
Known for
Acting
Born
January 3, 1894
Birthplace
Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, USA
Died
June 7, 1963 (aged 69)
Zasu Pitts (January 3, 1894 – June 7, 1963) was an American actress who starred in many silent dramas and comedies, transitioning successfully to mostly comedy films with the advent of sound films. She may be best known for her performance in Erich von Stroheim's epic silent film Greed.
Based on her performance, von Stroheim labeled Pitts "the greatest dramatic actress". He also featured her in his films The Honeymoon (1928), The Wedding March (1928), War Nurse (1930) and Walking Down Broadway, released as Hello, Sister! (1933). However, for the most part, with the advent of sound Pitts was mostly relegated to comedy parts. A bitter disappointment was when she was replaced in the classic wa...
1964
as Mirabelle in 'The Gay Bride' (archive footage)
1963
as Gertie - Switchboard Operator
1963
1963
as Olivia
1961
as Aunt Theodora
1960
1959
1959
as Self
1957
1957
as Mrs. Shea
1956
1955
1955
1954
as Valerie Humpert
1953
1953
1952
as Jane Dwyer
1950
as Valerie Humpert
1950
1949
1948
1947
as Cousin Cora Cartwright
1947
as Rosa
1946
as Elvira Spriggens
1946
as Guest star