Description:
(Actress)
Margaret Brooke Sullavan was an American film and stage actress born in early twentieth century. Starting as a stage actress she soon established herself at Broadway. Her first film offer came, when film director John M. Stahl came to watch one of her shows. Soon she signed a contract with Universal Studios, in which she had inserted a term allowing her to work occasionally on stage. Subsequently, she worked both in films and on stage. However, stage was always her first love. She always felt that it was only on stage that she could improve her skills. From 1933 to 1950, she worked only in seventeen films, out of which sixteen were made within the first eleven years. Although she did not get any major awards, she left her mark in each of them. She was also an affectionate mother and retired early to take care of her young family. Later however, her two younger children became estranged from her and she suffered nervous breakdown because of that. Progressive hearing impairment was another of her problems. Yet, she continued working on stage until her death from an accidental overdose of barbiturates.
Birthday
May 16, 1909 (Taurus)
Born In
United States
Alternative names
Margaret Brooke Sullavan
City
Norfolk, Virginia
Died on
January 1, 1960
Spouse/Ex-
Henry Fonda (m. 1931–1933), Kenneth Wagg (m. 1950–1960), Leland Hayward (m. 1936–1947), William Wyler (m. 1934–1936)
Parents
Cornelius Sullavan
Garland (nee Brooke)
Relatives
Weedie Sullavan
What was Margaret Sullavan's most famous film?
Margaret Sullavan's most famous film is "The Shop Around the Corner" (1940), directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
Did Margaret Sullavan ever work on television?
No, Margaret Sullavan primarily focused on her film career and did not work in television.
Was Margaret Sullavan known for her comedic or dramatic roles?
Margaret Sullavan was known for her dramatic roles, although she also excelled in comedic performances.
Did Margaret Sullavan have any notable collaborations with specific directors or actors?
Margaret Sullavan had a successful collaboration with director Frank Borzage, with whom she worked on several films including "Little Man, What Now?" (1934).
How did Margaret Sullavan's acting style influence other performers of her time?
Margaret Sullavan was known for her naturalistic and emotionally raw performances, which influenced other actors of the era to adopt a similar approach to their craft.
