Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sara Ellen Allgood (29 November 1879 – 13 September 1950) was an Irish actress who held both Irish and American citizenship. She first studied drama with the Irish nationalist Daughters of Ireland and was in the opening of the Irish National Theatre Society. In 1904, she had her first big role in Spreading the News and was a full-time actress the following year. In 1915, she toured Australia and New Zealand as the lead in Peg o' My Heart. Her acting career continued in Dublin, London, and the U.S. She appeared in a number of films, most notably being nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Beth Morgan in the 1941 film How Green Was My Valley. She became an American citizen in 1945 and died of a heart attack in 1950.
Movies & TV Shows
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How Green Was My Valley (1941) — Beth Morgan
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Blackmail (1929) — Mrs. White
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The Spiral Staircase (1946) — Nurse Barker
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) — Mrs. Higgins
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Jane Eyre (1943) — Bessie
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Cluny Brown (1946) — Mrs. Maile
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The Lodger (1944) — Ellen Bonting
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That Hamilton Woman (1941) — Mrs. Cadogan-Lyon
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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) — Mrs. Monahan
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Juno and the Paycock (1930) — Mrs Boyle, "Juno"
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The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945) — Nona
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The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) — Sister Martha
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Between Two Worlds (1944) — Mrs. Midget
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One Touch of Venus (1948) — Landlady
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Storm in a Teacup (1937) — Honoria Hegarty
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Ivy (1947) — Martha Huntley
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Roxie Hart (1942) — Mrs. Morton
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The Accused (1949) — Mrs. Conner
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Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) — Landlady
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This Above All (1942) — Waitress
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Sierra (1950) — Mrs. Jonas
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The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) — Mrs. Dorsey
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Lydia (1941) — Mary
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Kitty (1945) — Old Meg
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Challenge to Lassie (1949) — Mrs. MacFarland
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Mother Wore Tights (1947) — Grandmother McKinley
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The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1935) — Mrs. de Hooley
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On the Night of the Fire (1939) — Bridget O'Brien
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The War Against Mrs. Hadley (1942) — Mrs. Michael Fitzpatrick
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My Wild Irish Rose (1947) — Mrs. Brennan
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Crime Unlimited (1935) — Jewel Thief
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It's Love Again (1936) — Mrs. Hopkins
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Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942) — Alma Lothian, Robert's Aunt
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It Happened in Flatbush (1942) — Mrs. 'Mac' McAvoy
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Lazybones (1935) — Bridget
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The Fortunate Fool (1933) — Rose
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Peg of Old Drury (1935) — Irish Woman on Boat (uncredited)
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City Without Men (1943) — Mrs. Maria Barton
- Lily of Killarney (1934) — Mrs O'Connor
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The Girl from Manhattan (1948) — Mrs. Beeler