Nance O'Neil
Biography
Nance O'Neil was an American actress of the stage and screen who worked mainly in the United States from the 1890s into the 1930s and was promoted at the height of her fame as the American Bernhardt. Born in Oakland, California, she made her professional debut in 1893 as a nun in Sarah at San Francisco's Alcazar Theatre, then honed her craft in theaters across the West and Northwest before touring Hawaii, Australia and Egypt under the management of McKee Rankin. She made her London debut in Magda in 1902, and a New York Times critic later praised her gift for emotional expression while faulting her delivery. Her stage roles included Leah, the Forsaken, Hedda Gabler and Macbeth, and she appeared on Broadway into the 1930s. She began in silent films before moving to sound, and her later screen work included Ladies of Leisure (1930), The Royal Bed (1930) and Cimarron (1931).
90years old at death
- Born Oakland
- Died Lillian Booth Actors Home
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Gertrude Lamson (birth name)Also credited as Nance O'Neill
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 1 year1930 to 1931
Every film, newest first
- 1931CimarronIMDb rating 5.8
- 1931The Royal BedIMDb rating 5.9
- 1930Ladies of LeisureIMDb rating 6.7
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Early training
O'Neil spent years before her 1898 and 1899 return to San Francisco as a star sharpening her craft in every kind of venue, from barns to first-class theaters, in towns across the West and Northwest.
Big break
McKee Rankin, an actor, manager and producer, handled O'Neil's travels and stage appearances. He helped make her a star in Australia and oversaw her London debut at the Adelphi Theatre on September 1, 1902, in Magda.
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Worked with
Nance O'Neil shares two films with Lowell Sherman, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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