Jean Cadell
Biography
Jean Cadell was a Scottish character actress who performed on stage and in films, often in supporting roles. Born in Edinburgh, she built a long career in British cinema, and among her best-known screen appearances were the Ealing Studios comedy Whisky Galore! (1949), Pygmalion (1938) and I Know Where I'm Going! (1945). In Hollywood she was cast as Mrs. Micawber opposite W. C. Fields in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's David Copperfield (1935), although her largest scene, in which the Micawber family prepare to leave, was removed from release prints. She also worked in television, playing the Marquesa of Andalusia in a 1957 episode of the series The Buccaneers. Cadell died in London in 1967.
83years old at death
- Born Edinburgh
- Died London
- Star sign: VirgoThe sign runs August 23 to September 22
- Also credited as Jean Dunlop Cadell
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 22 years1935 to 1957
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A role that slipped away
Jean Cadell was cast as Mrs. Micawber opposite W.C. Fields in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's 1935 production of David Copperfield, but her biggest scene, when the Micawber family prepares to emigrate, was cut from the release prints.
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