Moyna MacGill, a talented and accomplished actress, came into this world on December 10, 1895, in the vibrant city of Belfast, which was then part of Ireland, but is now situated in the northernmost part of the United Kingdom. Her impressive acting career spanned many years, with notable roles in films such as "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945),a classic adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel, as well as the iconic television series "The Twilight Zone" (1959),and the intriguing drama "The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry" (1945). In her personal life, Moyna MacGill was twice married, first to Edgar Isaac Lansbury and then to Reginald Denham. Unfortunately, her life came to a close on November 25, 1975, in the city of Los Angeles, California, United States.
Personal Details
BornDec 10, 1895 Belfast, Ireland [now Northern Ireland], UK
Spouse
Edgar Isaac Lansbury
( Sep 11, 1924 to May 28, 1935 )Reginald Denham
( Jun 19, 1919 to May 24, 1924 )
Relatives
- Tamara Ustinov (Grandchild)
- Anthony Pullen Shaw (Grandchild)
- David Lansbury (Grandchild)
- Felicia Lansbury (Grandchild)
- Ian Lansbury (Great Grandchild)
- Michael Lansbury (Grandchild)
Biography
Career
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1964

The Unsinkable Molly Brown as Lady Prindale (uncredited)
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1951

Kind Lady as Mrs. Harkley
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Bride of the Gorilla as Mme. Van Heusen
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1949

Private Angelo as Marchesa Dolce
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1948

Three Daring Daughters as Mrs. Smith
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Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as Pearl Cheever
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1947

Green Dolphin Street as Mrs. Metivier
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1946

Black Beauty as Mrs. Blake
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1945

The Clock as Patron at Diner
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The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry as Hester Quincy
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The Picture of Dorian Gray as Duchess
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1944

Frenchman's Creek as Lady Godolphin
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The Uninvited as Miss Coatsworthy
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1943

Jane Eyre as Dowager
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1939

Pygmalion as Woman Bystander (uncredited)