Winifred Harris

Known for

Acting

Born

March 15, 1880

Birthplace

Kew, Surrey, England, UK

Died

April 19, 1972 (aged 92)

Biography

Winifred Vera Emily Harris (17 March 1880 – 18 April 1972) was a British actress with a substantial career in America. She appeared in New York plays beginning in 1914 and acted in numerous plays up to 1934. She left Broadway plays for films though she had begun her film career during the silent era.

Best known work

Casablanca

1943

Ninotchka

1939

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

1941

Waterloo Bridge

1940

The Women

1939

Woman of the Year

1942

Random Harvest

1942

Stella Dallas

1937

Gentleman Jim

1942

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

1938

Filmography

1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
as Actress in 'Ninotchka' (archive footage) (uncredited)
1954
Knock on Wood
as English Woman (uncredited)
1950
Shakedown
as Party Guest (uncredited)
1949
The Fan
as Maid (uncredited)
1948
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid
as Woman
1948
Julia Misbehaves
as Lady Pennystone
1947
My Wild Irish Rose
as Mother on Stage
1947
That Hagen Girl
as Selma Delaney
1947
Song of Love
as Woman at Party
1947
Down to Earth
as Dowager
1947
The Lone Wolf in Mexico
as Agatha Van Weir
1946
The Imperfect Lady
as Dowager
1946
Centennial Summer
as Governor's Wife
1945
Love Letters
as Mrs. Quinton
1944
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
as Chaperone at Dance (uncredited)
1944
Mrs. Parkington
as Woman with Fat Man at Ball (uncredited)
1944
Four Jills in a Jeep
as Lady Carlton-Smith
1944
Standing Room Only
as Wife of Admiral
1943
Claudia
as Mrs. Feiffer
1943
Mardi Gras
as Mrs. Piske
1943
Casablanca
as Englishwoman (uncredited)
1942
Random Harvest
as Ballet
1942
Pittsburgh
as Wedding Guest
1942
Gentleman Jim
as Woman at Opera (uncredited)
1942
Her Cardboard Lover
as Casino Patron