Ottola Nesmith

Ottola Nesmith

Deceased · Born: Dec 12, 1889 · Died: Feb 7, 1972

Personal Details

BornDec 12, 1889 Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Biography

Ottola Nesmith, a talented and accomplished actress, was born on December 12, 1889, in the nation's capital, Washington, District of Columbia, USA, a city steeped in history and politics.

As a renowned thespian, Nesmith made a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in films such as Becky Sharp (1935),Television Spy (1939),and Four Star Playhouse (1952),among many others.

Throughout her illustrious career, Nesmith's dedication to her craft was matched only by her passion for her personal life, as she shared her journey with Leon D'Usseau, her loving husband.

Sadly, Ottola Nesmith's life came to a close on February 7, 1972, in the city of angels, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, where she left behind a lasting imprint on the world of cinema and the hearts of those who knew her.

Career

{"id":81941,"title":"The Comic","year":"1969","character":"Housekeeper (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-comic-1969","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81941.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Comic
The Comic as Housekeeper (uncredited)
{"id":65382,"title":"Stagecoach","year":"1966","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stagecoach-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65382.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":32372,"title":"Inside Daisy Clover","year":"1965","character":"Dolores","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inside-daisy-clover","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32372.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":65684,"title":"The Unsinkable Molly Brown","year":"1964","character":"Courtiere (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unsinkable-molly-brown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65684.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
The Unsinkable Molly Brown as Courtiere (uncredited)
{"id":32225,"title":"The Notorious Landlady","year":"1962","character":"Flower Woman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-notorious-landlady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32225.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32225.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
The Notorious Landlady
The Notorious Landlady as Flower Woman (uncredited)
{"id":10394,"title":"The Andy Griffith Show","year":1961,"character":"Mrs. Dennis \/ Lady with Jewelry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-andy-griffith-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10394.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show as Mrs. Dennis / Lady with Jewelry
{"id":8693,"title":"Thriller","year":1960,"character":"The Zuvembie, Eula Lee Blassenville","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/thriller","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8693.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8693.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Thriller
Thriller as The Zuvembie, Eula Lee Blassenville
{"id":10442,"title":"Witness for the Prosecution","year":"1957","character":"Miss Johnson (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/witness-for-the-prosecution","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/670qh58gb770.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/670qh58gb770.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution as Miss Johnson (uncredited)
{"id":21399,"title":"I, the Jury","year":"1953","character":"Cathy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-the-jury-1953","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21399.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21399.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
{"id":15338,"title":"Scaramouche","year":"1952","character":"Lady-in-Waiting","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scaramouche","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15338.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Scaramouche
Scaramouche as Lady-in-Waiting
{"id":68371,"title":"The Son of Dr. Jekyll","year":"1951","character":"Nurse (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-son-of-dr-jekyll","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68371.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68371.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
The Son of Dr. Jekyll as Nurse (uncredited)
{"id":82836,"title":"Chinatown at Midnight","year":"1949","character":"Mrs. Langdon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chinatown-at-midnight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82836.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82836.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":82756,"title":"The File on Thelma Jordon","year":"1949","character":"Mrs. Asher (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-file-on-thelma-jordon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82756.jpg"},"released":1}
The File on Thelma Jordon
The File on Thelma Jordon as Mrs. Asher (Uncredited)
{"id":68900,"title":"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court","year":"1949","character":"Tourist (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-connecticut-yankee-in-king-arthurs-court","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68900.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68900.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":3997,"title":"Buck Privates Come Home","year":"1947","character":"French Matron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/buck-privates-come-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3997.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Buck Privates Come Home
Buck Privates Come Home as French Matron (uncredited)
{"id":70166,"title":"My Name Is Julia Ross","year":"1945","character":"Mrs. Robinson (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-name-is-julia-ross","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70166.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70166.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
My Name Is Julia Ross
My Name Is Julia Ross as Mrs. Robinson (uncredited)
{"id":70682,"title":"Our Hearts Were Young and Gay","year":"1944","character":"Fur Shop Owner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/our-hearts-were-young-and-gay","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70682.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay as Fur Shop Owner (uncredited)
{"id":70615,"title":"The White Cliffs of Dover","year":"1944","character":"Orderly in Hospital (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-white-cliffs-of-dover","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70615.jpg"},"released":1}
The White Cliffs of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover as Orderly in Hospital (uncredited)
{"id":14156,"title":"Ministry of Fear","year":"1944","character":"Woman at Admission Gate (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ministry-of-fear","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ihgjvcfipb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ihgjvcfipb0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ministry of Fear
Ministry of Fear as Woman at Admission Gate (uncredited)
{"id":4438,"title":"The Return of the Vampire","year":"1943","character":"Elsa Walter - Governess","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-the-vampire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4438.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4438.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
The Return of the Vampire
The Return of the Vampire as Elsa Walter - Governess
{"id":175405,"title":"Two Tickets to London","year":"1943","character":"Teacher (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/two-tickets-to-london","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175405.jpg"},"released":1}
Two Tickets to London
Two Tickets to London as Teacher (uncredited)
{"id":70888,"title":"The Leopard Man","year":"1943","character":"Se\u00f1ora Contreras (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-leopard-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70888.jpg"},"released":1}
The Leopard Man
The Leopard Man as Señora Contreras (uncredited)
{"id":70773,"title":"The Seventh Victim","year":"1943","character":"Mrs. Loughwood (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seventh-victim","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70773.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70773.jpg"},"released":1}
The Seventh Victim
The Seventh Victim as Mrs. Loughwood (Uncredited)
{"id":71374,"title":"Night in New Orleans","year":"1942","character":"Elevator Passenger (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-in-new-orleans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71374.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71374.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans as Elevator Passenger (Uncredited)
{"id":71201,"title":"The Great Man's Lady","year":"1942","character":"Mrs. Frisbee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-mans-lady-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71201.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71201.jpg"},"released":1}
The Great Man's Lady
The Great Man's Lady as Mrs. Frisbee
{"id":69871,"title":"Mrs. Miniver","year":"1942","character":"Saleslady (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mrs-miniver","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pp19ael26oc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/pp19ael26oc0.jpg"},"released":1}
Mrs. Miniver
Mrs. Miniver as Saleslady (uncredited)
{"id":71482,"title":"Invisible Ghost","year":"1941","character":"Mrs. Mason","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/invisible-ghost","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71482.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71482.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Invisible Ghost
Invisible Ghost as Mrs. Mason
{"id":71422,"title":"The Wolf Man","year":"1941","character":"Mrs. Bally (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wolf-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/232i2kov5uf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/232i2kov5uf0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wolf Man
The Wolf Man as Mrs. Bally (uncredited)
{"id":71890,"title":"Lillian Russell","year":"1940","character":"Miss Smyth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lillian-russell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71890.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71890.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell as Miss Smyth
{"id":83154,"title":"Television Spy","year":"1939","character":"Caroline Sheldon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/television-spy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83154.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83154.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Television Spy
Television Spy as Caroline Sheldon
{"id":72209,"title":"The Story of Alexander Graham Bell","year":"1939","character":"Nora","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-alexander-graham-bell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72209.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72209.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72586,"title":"Fools for Scandal","year":"1938","character":"Agnes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fools-for-scandal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72586.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":72771,"title":"The Beloved Brat","year":"1938","character":"Mrs. Higgins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-beloved-brat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72771.jpg"},"released":1}
The Beloved Brat
The Beloved Brat as Mrs. Higgins
{"id":73368,"title":"Anthony Adverse","year":"1936","character":"Sister Ursula","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/anthony-adverse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73368.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Anthony Adverse
Anthony Adverse as Sister Ursula
{"id":73352,"title":"Three Men on a Horse","year":"1936","character":"Head Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-men-on-a-horse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73352.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73352.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73897,"title":"A Feather in Her Hat","year":"1935","character":"Susan (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-feather-in-her-hat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73897.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73897.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
A Feather in Her Hat
A Feather in Her Hat as Susan (uncredited)
{"id":73842,"title":"Becky Sharp","year":"1935","character":"Lady Jane Crawley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/becky-sharp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73842.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73842.jpg"},"released":1}
Becky Sharp
Becky Sharp as Lady Jane Crawley
{"id":74305,"title":"Back Page","year":"1934","character":"Mrs. Mellon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/back-page","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74305.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74305.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Back Page
Back Page as Mrs. Mellon