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Florence Bates

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Florence Bates (born Florence Rabe, April 15, 1888 – January 31, 1954) was an American film and stage character actress who often played grande dame characters in supporting roles. Her path to becoming an actress had many turns
Born: Fri, Apr 13 1888
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Death: Sun, Jan 31 1954
Florence Bates is 65 years old
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Poster of Paris Model
Paris Model
Florence Bates was 65 in Paris Model as 'Nora Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1953
Poster of Main Street to Broadway
Main Street to Broadway
Florence Bates was 65 in Main Street to Broadway as 'Mrs. Bessmer in Fantasy Sequence'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1953
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Florence Bates was 64 in Les Miserables as 'Madame Bonnet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of The San Francisco Story
The San Francisco Story
Florence Bates was 64 in The San Francisco Story as 'Sadie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1952
Poster of Havana Rose
Havana Rose
Florence Bates was 63 in Havana Rose as 'Mrs. Fillmore'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1951
Poster of The Tall Target
The Tall Target
Florence Bates was 63 in The Tall Target as 'Mrs. Charlotte Alsop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1951
Poster of Father Takes the Air
Father Takes the Air
Florence Bates was 63 in Father Takes the Air as 'Minerva Bobbin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1951
Poster of Lullaby of Broadway
Lullaby of Broadway
Florence Bates was 62 in Lullaby of Broadway as 'Mrs. Anna Hubbell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1951
Poster of County Fair
County Fair
Florence Bates was 62 in County Fair as 'Nora 'Ma' Ryan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1950
Poster of The Second Woman
The Second Woman
Florence Bates was 62 in The Second Woman as 'Amelia Foster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1950
Poster of Belle of Old Mexico
Belle of Old Mexico
Florence Bates was 61 in Belle of Old Mexico as 'Nellie Chatfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950
Poster of On the Town
On the Town
Florence Bates was 61 in On the Town as 'Madame Dilyovska'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1949
Poster of The Girl from Jones Beach
The Girl from Jones Beach
Florence Bates was 61 in The Girl from Jones Beach as 'Miss Emma Shoemaker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1949
Poster of A Letter to Three Wives
A Letter to Three Wives
Florence Bates was 60 in A Letter to Three Wives as 'Mrs. Manleigh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1949
Poster of Portrait of Jennie
Portrait of Jennie
Florence Bates was 60 in Portrait of Jennie as 'Mrs. Jekes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of My Dear Secretary
My Dear Secretary
Florence Bates was 60 in My Dear Secretary as 'Horrible Hannah Reeve (the landlady)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948
Poster of Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Florence Bates was 60 in Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as 'Mandy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of River Lady
River Lady
Florence Bates was 60 in River Lady as 'Ma Dunnegan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1948
Poster of Winter Meeting
Winter Meeting
Florence Bates was 59 in Winter Meeting as 'Mrs. Castle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1948
Poster of The Inside Story
The Inside Story
Florence Bates was 59 in The Inside Story as 'Geraldine Atherton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1948
Poster of I Remember Mama
I Remember Mama
Florence Bates was 59 in I Remember Mama as 'Florence Dana Moorhead'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 09 1948
Poster of The Judge Steps Out
The Judge Steps Out
Florence Bates was 59 in The Judge Steps Out as 'Chita'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1947
Poster of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Florence Bates was 59 in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty as 'Mrs. Griswold'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1947
Poster of Love and Learn
Love and Learn
Florence Bates was 59 in Love and Learn as 'Mrs. Bella Davis - Landlady'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of The Brasher Doubloon
The Brasher Doubloon
Florence Bates was 58 in The Brasher Doubloon as 'Mrs. Murdock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1947
Poster of The Man I Love
The Man I Love
Florence Bates was 58 in The Man I Love as 'Mrs. Thorpe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946
Poster of The Time, The Place and The Girl
The Time, The Place and The Girl
Florence Bates was 58 in The Time, The Place and The Girl as 'Mme. Lucia Cassel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946
Poster of Cluny Brown
Cluny Brown
Florence Bates was 58 in Cluny Brown as 'Dowager at Ames's Party'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 1946
Poster of Claudia and David
Claudia and David
Florence Bates was 57 in Claudia and David as 'Nancy Riddle'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1946
Poster of The Diary of a Chambermaid
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Florence Bates was 57 in The Diary of a Chambermaid as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1946
Poster of Whistle Stop
Whistle Stop
Florence Bates was 57 in Whistle Stop as 'Molly Veech'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1946
Poster of San Antonio
San Antonio
Florence Bates was 57 in San Antonio as 'Henrietta'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1945
Poster of Saratoga Trunk
Saratoga Trunk
Florence Bates was 57 in Saratoga Trunk as 'Sophie Bellop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1945
Poster of Out of This World
Out of This World
Florence Bates was 57 in Out of This World as 'Harriet Pringle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of Tonight and Every Night
Tonight and Every Night
Florence Bates was 56 in Tonight and Every Night as 'May Tolliver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1945
Poster of Tahiti Nights
Tahiti Nights
Florence Bates was 56 in Tahiti Nights as 'Queen Liliha'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1944
Poster of Belle of the Yukon
Belle of the Yukon
Florence Bates was 56 in Belle of the Yukon as 'Viola Chase'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1944
Poster of Kismet
Kismet
Florence Bates was 56 in Kismet as 'Karsha'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1944
Poster of The Mask of Dimitrios
The Mask of Dimitrios
Florence Bates was 56 in The Mask of Dimitrios as 'Madame Elise Chavez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1944
Poster of His Butler's Sister
His Butler's Sister
Florence Bates was 55 in His Butler's Sister as 'Lady Sloughberry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1943
Poster of Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait
Florence Bates was 55 in Heaven Can Wait as 'Mrs. Edna Craig'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1943
Poster of Mr. Lucky
Mr. Lucky
Florence Bates was 55 in Mr. Lucky as 'Mrs. Van Every'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1943
Poster of Mister Big
Mister Big
Florence Bates was 55 in Mister Big as 'Mrs. Mary Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1943
Poster of Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous
Florence Bates was 54 in Slightly Dangerous as 'Mrs. Amanda Roanoke-Brooke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of They Got Me Covered
They Got Me Covered
Florence Bates was 54 in They Got Me Covered as 'Gypsy Woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1943
Poster of My Heart Belongs to Daddy
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Florence Bates was 54 in My Heart Belongs to Daddy as 'Mrs. Saunders'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1942
Poster of The Moon and Sixpence
The Moon and Sixpence
Florence Bates was 54 in The Moon and Sixpence as 'Tiare Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1942
Poster of The Tuttles of Tahiti
The Tuttles of Tahiti
Florence Bates was 54 in The Tuttles of Tahiti as 'Emily'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942
Poster of We Were Dancing
We Were Dancing
Florence Bates was 54 in We Were Dancing as 'Mrs. Elsa Vanderlip'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1942
Poster of Mexican Spitfire at Sea
Mexican Spitfire at Sea
Florence Bates was 53 in Mexican Spitfire at Sea as 'Mrs. Baldwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1942
Poster of The Chocolate Soldier
The Chocolate Soldier
Florence Bates was 53 in The Chocolate Soldier as 'Madame Helene'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941
Poster of Love Crazy
Love Crazy
Florence Bates was 53 in Love Crazy as 'Mrs. Cooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1941
Poster of Strange Alibi
Strange Alibi
Florence Bates was 53 in Strange Alibi as 'Katie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1941
Poster of The Devil and Miss Jones
The Devil and Miss Jones
Florence Bates was 52 in The Devil and Miss Jones as 'Store Shopper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Road Show
Road Show
Florence Bates was 52 in Road Show as 'Mrs. Newton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1941
Poster of Kitty Foyle
Kitty Foyle
Florence Bates was 52 in Kitty Foyle as 'Customer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of The Son of Monte Cristo
The Son of Monte Cristo
Florence Bates was 52 in The Son of Monte Cristo as 'Countess Mathilde Von Braun'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1940
Poster of Calling All Husbands
Calling All Husbands
Florence Bates was 52 in Calling All Husbands as 'Emmie Trippe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1940
Poster of Rebecca
Rebecca
Florence Bates was 51 in Rebecca as 'Edythe Van Hopper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Florence Bates would have been no older than 65 in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Mrs. Van Hopper (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Florence Bates was 64+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Ottilie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Florence Bates was 63+ in I Love Lucy as 'Mrs. Pettebone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
Florence Bates was 62+ in Dick Tracy as 'Mrs. Frothingham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1950