Constance Cummings

Hollywood Stars : Constance Halverstadt

Born Name: Constance Halverstadt Birthday: U.S._state (Year-Month-Day) Website: Spouse(s): Benn W. Levy (1933–1973) 2 children Children: Medium:

Constance Cummings, Constance Cummings, CBE (May 15, 1910 вЂ“ November 23, 2005) was an American-born British actress, known for her work on both screen and stage.Born Constance Halverstadt in Seattle, Washington to Dallas Halverstadt and Kate Cummings, she began as a stage actress, landing her first role on Broadway by the age of 18. While appearing on Broadway, she was discovered by Sam Goldwyn, who brought her to Hollywood in 1931.Between 1931 and 1934, Cummings appeared in 21 films, most notably the Harold Lloyd picture Movie Crazy and American Madness, directed by Frank Capra. She was married to the playwright and screenwriter Benn Levy from 1933 until his death in 1973. Levy went on to write and direct films for Cummings, such as The Jealous God (1939); he also served during 1945-50 as the Labour MP for Eton and Slough. They had a son and a daughter.Cummings was uncomfortable in Hollywood and moved to England, where she continued acting, both in movies and on the stage. Few of these films became popular in America, although included amongst those that did is Blithe Spirit, adapted from a play by Sir NoГ«l Coward.In 1974, Cummings, who resided in the UK for many decades, was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the British entertainment industry.She played Mary Tyrone in the Royal National Theatres production of Eugene ONeills Long Days Journey into Night opposite Sir Laurence Olivier, to great acclaim. She later recreated the role for a television version. In 1979, she won a Tony Award for Best Actress for her performance in the role in the play Wings (written by Arthur Kopit) of Emily Stilson, a former aviator who has suffered a stroke, from which she struggles to recover.She was a committee member of the Royal Court Theatre and the Arts Council. Despite her truncated career in the U.S., she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6211 Hollywood Blvd.Constance Cummings Levy died on November 23, 2005 at the age of 95.[edit] Selected filmographyInvisible Power (1932)Night After Night (1932)Billion Dollar Scandal (1933)The Mind Reader (1933)Heads We Go (1933)Broadway Through a Keyhole (1933)Channel Crossing (1933)Looking for Trouble (1934)Glamour (1934)This Man Is Mine (1934)Remember Last Night? (1935)Seven Sinners (1936)Strangers on Honeymoon (1936)Busmans Honeymoon (1940)This England (1941)The Foreman Went to France (1942)Blithe Spirit (1945)Into the Blue (1950)Threes Company (1954)John and Julie (1955)The Intimate Stranger (1956)Sammy Going South (1963)In the Cool of the Day (1963)[edit] ReferencesObituary, The Times, November 28, 2005, page 55[edit] External linksBiography portalConstance Cummings at the Internet Broadway DatabaseConstance Cummings at the Internet Movie DatabaseShorter, Eric (November 25, 2005). Obituary: Constance Cummings. The Guardian. http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,12589,1650494,00.html?gusrc=rss. Constance Cummings at Find a Gravev В· d В· eDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a PlayEllen Burstyn (1975) В· Rosemary Harris (1976) В· Irene Worth (1977) В· Jessica Tandy (1978) В· Constance Cummings / Carole Shelley (1979) В· Pat Carroll (1980) В· Joan Copeland (1981) В· Zoe Caldwell (1982) В· Jessica Tandy (1983) В· Joan Allen (1984) В· Rosemary Harris (1985) В· Lily Tomlin (1986) В· Linda Lavin (1987) В· Stockard Channing (1988) В· Pauline Collins (1989) В· Geraldine James (1990) В· Mercedes Ruehl (1991) В· Laura Esterman (1992) В· Jane Alexander (1993) В· Myra Carter (1994) В· Cherry Jones (1995) В· Zoe Caldwell (1996) В· Janet McTeer (1997) В· Cherry Jones (1998) В· Kathleen Chalfant (1999) В· Eileen Heckart (2000)Complete list В· (1975-2000) В· (2001-present)v В· d В· eTony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a PlayIrene Worth (1976) В· Julie Harris (1977) В· Jessica Tandy (1978) В· Constance Cummings / Carole Shelley (1979) В· Phyllis Frelich (1980) В· Jane Lapotaire (1981) В· Zoe Caldwell (1982) В· Jessica Tandy (1983) В· Glenn Close (1984) В· Stockard Channing (1985) В· Lily Tomlin (1986) В· Linda Lavin (1987) В· Joan Allen (1988) В· Pauline Collins (1989) В· Maggie Smith (1990) В· Mercedes Ruehl (1991) В· Glenn Close (1992) В· Madeline Kahn (1993) В· Diana Rigg (1994) В· Cherry Jones (1995) В· Zoe Caldwell (1996) В· Janet McTeer (1997) В· Marie Mullen (1998) В· Judi Dench (1999) В· Jennifer Ehle (2000)Complete list: (1947–1975) В· (1976–2000) В· (2001–present)PersondataNameCummings, ConstanceAlternative namesShort descriptionDate of birthMay 15, 1910Place of birthSeattle, WashingtonDate of deathNovember 23, 2005Place of deathOxfordshire, EnglandRetrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constance_CummingsCategories: 1910 births | 2005 deaths | British film actors | British stage actors | British television actors | Commanders of the Order of 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