Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Known for

Acting

Born

November 23, 1898

Birthplace

Sherman, Texas, USA

Died

July 28, 1984 (aged 85)

Biography

Bess Flowers (November 23, 1898 – July 28, 1984) was an American actress. By some counts considered the most prolific actress in the history of Hollywood, she was known as "The Queen of the Hollywood Extras," appearing in over 700 movies in her 41 year career.

Born in Sherman, Texas, Flowers's film debut came when she appeared in Hollywood (1923). She made three films that year, and then began working extensively. Many of her appearances are uncredited, as she generally played non-speaking roles.

By the 1930s, Flowers was in constant demand. Her appearances ranged from Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford thrillers to comedic roles alongside of Charley Chase, the Three Stooges, Leon Errol, Edgar...

Best known work

Rear Window

Rear Window

1954

Vertigo

Vertigo

1958

North by Northwest

North by Northwest

1959

Gone with the Wind

Gone with the Wind

1939

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

1959

Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

1952

Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder

1954

Double Indemnity

Double Indemnity

1944

Notorious

Notorious

1946

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

1957

Filmography

2024
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
1964
Good Neighbor Sam
as Mrs. Burke (uncredited)
1964
Bedtime Story
as (uncredited)
1964
For Those Who Think Young
as Jane (uncredited)
1964
The Carpetbaggers
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1963
The Prize
as Lady In Audience (uncredited)
1963
Move Over, Darling
as Seymour's Wife (uncredited)
1963
Who's Minding the Store?
as Shopper at Gourmet Department (uncredited)
1963
Palm Springs Weekend
as Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
1963
For Love or Money
as Surprised Diner at The Flame Room (uncredited)
1963
The Thrill of It All
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1962
40 Pounds of Trouble
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
1962
The Manchurian Candidate
as Gomel's Lady Counterpart (uncredited)
1962
Zotz!
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1962
Going My WayTV
as Wedding Guest (uncredited) (1 episode)
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourTV
as Mrs. Pradanos (1 episode)
1962
Two Weeks in Another Town
as Guest at Anniversary Banquet (uncredited)
1962
Incident in an Alley
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1962
Five Finger Exercise
as Woman on Beach (uncredited)
1962
Don't Knock the Twist
as Fashion Editor (uncredited)
1962
The Notorious Landlady
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1962
Sweet Bird of Youth
as Spectator at Rally (uncredited)
1961
Twist Around The Clock
as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)
1961
Pocketful of Miracles
as Pedestrian Entering Club (uncredited)
1961
Judgment at Nuremberg
as Concert Attendee (uncredited)