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Virginia Sale

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Virginia Sale (May 20, 1899 – August 23, 1992) was an American character actress whose career spanned six decades, during most of which she played older women, even when she was in her twenties. Over the 46 years she was active as an actress, she worked in films, stage, radio and television
Born: Fri, May 19 1899
Birthplace: Urbana, Illinois, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 23 1992
Virginia Sale is 93 years old
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Poster of Slither
Slither
Virginia Sale was 73 in Slither as 'Bingo Caller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1973
Poster of Big Daddy
Big Daddy
Virginia Sale was 70 in Big Daddy
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1969
Poster of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Virginia Sale was 67 in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as 'Cleaning Woman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1967
Poster of One Man's Way
One Man's Way
Virginia Sale was 64 in One Man's Way as 'Miss S. E. Collingswood'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1964
Poster of The Case of the Baby-Sitter
The Case of the Baby-Sitter
Virginia Sale was 48 in The Case of the Baby-Sitter as 'Veronica Hoopler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1947
Poster of The Hat Box Mystery
The Hat Box Mystery
Virginia Sale was 48 in The Hat Box Mystery as 'Veronica Hoopler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1947
Poster of Trail Street
Trail Street
Virginia Sale was 47 in Trail Street as 'Hannah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1947
Poster of Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
Virginia Sale was 46 in Badman's Territory as 'Meg'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1946
Poster of Danger Signal
Danger Signal
Virginia Sale was 46 in Danger Signal as 'Mrs. Crockett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1945
Poster of Star in the Night
Star in the Night
Virginia Sale was 46 in Star in the Night as 'Miss Roberts (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1945
Poster of Blazing the Western Trail
Blazing the Western Trail
Virginia Sale was 46 in Blazing the Western Trail as 'Nellie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1945
Poster of She Gets Her Man
She Gets Her Man
Virginia Sale was 45 in She Gets Her Man as 'Phoebe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1945
Poster of The Thin Man Goes Home
The Thin Man Goes Home
Virginia Sale was 45 in The Thin Man Goes Home as 'Tom's Wife'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1944
Poster of Together Again
Together Again
Virginia Sale was 45 in Together Again as 'Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1944
Poster of Dark Mountain
Dark Mountain
Virginia Sale was 45 in Dark Mountain as 'Aletha Bates'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of When Strangers Marry
When Strangers Marry
Virginia Sale was 45 in When Strangers Marry as 'Chambermaid'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1944
Poster of The Gang's All Here
The Gang's All Here
Virginia Sale was 44 in The Gang's All Here as 'Miss Custer, Secretary (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Destroyer
Destroyer
Virginia Sale was 44 in Destroyer as 'Kansas' Dance Partner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1943
Poster of Hit the Ice
Hit the Ice
Virginia Sale was 44 in Hit the Ice as 'Nurse who Faints (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 1943
Poster of Reveille with Beverly
Reveille with Beverly
Virginia Sale was 43 in Reveille with Beverly as 'Mrs. Browning (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1943
Poster of Torpedo Boat
Torpedo Boat
Virginia Sale was 42 in Torpedo Boat as 'Mrs. Sweeney'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1942
Poster of Harvard Here I Come
Harvard Here I Come
Virginia Sale was 42 in Harvard Here I Come as 'Miss Frisbie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1941
Poster of They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On
Virginia Sale was 42 in They Died with Their Boots On as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1941
Poster of Miss Polly
Miss Polly
Virginia Sale was 42 in Miss Polly as 'Orsina Wiggins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1941
Poster of One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven
Virginia Sale was 42 in One Foot in Heaven as 'Sister Sale at the Movie Theatre (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941
Poster of The Flame of New Orleans
The Flame of New Orleans
Virginia Sale was 42 in The Flame of New Orleans as 'Giraud's Cousin Clarissa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1941
Poster of Her First Beau
Her First Beau
Virginia Sale was 41 in Her First Beau as 'Miss Blackmere'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1941
Poster of Strike Up the Band
Strike Up the Band
Virginia Sale was 41 in Strike Up the Band as 'Music Teacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940
Poster of The Howards of Virginia
The Howards of Virginia
Virginia Sale was 41 in The Howards of Virginia as 'Neighbor Girl'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1940
Poster of Calling All Husbands
Calling All Husbands
Virginia Sale was 41 in Calling All Husbands as 'Aunt Mabel Parker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1940
Poster of Flowing Gold
Flowing Gold
Virginia Sale was 41 in Flowing Gold as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 1940
Poster of Gold Rush Maisie
Gold Rush Maisie
Virginia Sale was 41 in Gold Rush Maisie as 'Mrs. Harry Gilpin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1940
Poster of I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby
Virginia Sale was 40 in I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby as 'Landlady (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1940
Poster of Forty Little Mothers
Forty Little Mothers
Virginia Sale was 40 in Forty Little Mothers as 'Miss Fairwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1940
Poster of The Doctor Takes a Wife
The Doctor Takes a Wife
Virginia Sale was 40 in The Doctor Takes a Wife as 'School Teacher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1940
Poster of The Amazing Mr. Williams
The Amazing Mr. Williams
Virginia Sale was 40 in The Amazing Mr. Williams as 'Miss Mason - Schoolteacher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1939
Poster of Charlie Chan in Reno
Charlie Chan in Reno
Virginia Sale was 40 in Charlie Chan in Reno as 'Maid Reporting Missing Passkey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1939
Poster of The Jury's Secret
The Jury's Secret
Virginia Sale was 38 in The Jury's Secret as 'Miss Montague'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1938
Poster of You're a Sweetheart
You're a Sweetheart
Virginia Sale was 38 in You're a Sweetheart as 'Gawking Wife (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1937
Poster of Topper
Topper
Virginia Sale was 38 in Topper as 'Miss Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1937
Poster of Angel's Holiday
Angel's Holiday
Virginia Sale was 38 in Angel's Holiday as 'Hatchet-Faced Woman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 07 1937
Poster of Dangerous Holiday
Dangerous Holiday
Virginia Sale was 38 in Dangerous Holiday as 'Aunt Augusta'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1937
Poster of Meet the Missus
Meet the Missus
Virginia Sale was 38 in Meet the Missus as 'Mrs. Moseby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937
Poster of The Go-Getter
The Go-Getter
Virginia Sale was 38 in The Go-Getter as 'Servant of J. Browne #2 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1937
Poster of We Have Our Moments
We Have Our Moments
Virginia Sale was 37 in We Have Our Moments as 'Miss Koltz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1937
Poster of Outcast
Outcast
Virginia Sale was 37 in Outcast as 'Jessica Tuite'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1937
Poster of Three Men on a Horse
Three Men on a Horse
Virginia Sale was 37 in Three Men on a Horse as 'Chambermaid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1936
Poster of We're in the Money
We're in the Money
Virginia Sale was 36 in We're in the Money as 'Nanny (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1935
Poster of After the Dance
After the Dance
Virginia Sale was 36 in After the Dance as 'Edna'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1935
Poster of It's A Small World
It's A Small World
Virginia Sale was 35 in It's A Small World as 'Lizzie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1935
Poster of Madame du Barry
Madame du Barry
Virginia Sale was 35 in Madame du Barry as 'Sophie, the King's Daughter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1934
Poster of Embarrassing Moments
Embarrassing Moments
Virginia Sale was 35 in Embarrassing Moments as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of The Man with Two Faces
The Man with Two Faces
Virginia Sale was 35 in The Man with Two Faces as 'Peabody'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1934
Poster of Smarty
Smarty
Virginia Sale was 35 in Smarty as 'Edna - Vicki's Maid'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1934
Poster of Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Virginia Sale was 34 in Registered Nurse as 'Miss Dixon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1934
Poster of I Like it That Way
I Like it That Way
Virginia Sale was 34 in I Like it That Way as 'Old Maid'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1934
Poster of Love Past Thirty
Love Past Thirty
Virginia Sale was 34 in Love Past Thirty as 'Nettle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1934
Poster of The Iron Master
The Iron Master
Virginia Sale was 33 in The Iron Master as 'Miss Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1933
Poster of Smoke Lightning
Smoke Lightning
Virginia Sale was 33 in Smoke Lightning as 'Housekeeper Sawyer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1933
Poster of Those We Love
Those We Love
Virginia Sale was 33 in Those We Love as 'Bertha'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1932
Poster of Fireman, Save My Child
Fireman, Save My Child
Virginia Sale was 32 in Fireman, Save My Child as 'Miss Gallop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1932
Poster of Running Hollywood
Running Hollywood
Virginia Sale was 32 in Running Hollywood as 'Virginia Sale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1932
Poster of Union Depot
Union Depot
Virginia Sale was 32 in Union Depot as 'Woman on Platform Watching Actress (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1932
Poster of Selling Shorts
Selling Shorts
Virginia Sale was 32 in Selling Shorts as 'Dot'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1931
Poster of The Sin of Madelon Claudet
The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Virginia Sale was 32 in The Sin of Madelon Claudet as 'Charity Ward Nun (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1931
Poster of Gold Dust Gertie
Gold Dust Gertie
Virginia Sale was 32 in Gold Dust Gertie as 'Secretary Who Models Bathing Suit'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1931
Poster of Big Business Girl
Big Business Girl
Virginia Sale was 32 in Big Business Girl as 'Sally Curtin (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1931
Poster of My Past
My Past
Virginia Sale was 31 in My Past as 'Miss Taft, Thornley's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1931
Poster of Too Young to Marry
Too Young to Marry
Virginia Sale was 31 in Too Young to Marry as 'Myra'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1931
Poster of Many a Slip
Many a Slip
Virginia Sale was 31 in Many a Slip as 'Smitty'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 02 1931
Poster of New Moon
New Moon
Virginia Sale was 31 in New Moon as 'Madame Romanski'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1930
Poster of Bright Lights
Bright Lights
Virginia Sale was 31 in Bright Lights as 'Newspaper reporter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1930
Poster of Moby Dick
Moby Dick
Virginia Sale was 31 in Moby Dick as 'Old Maid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1930
Poster of The Dude Wrangler
The Dude Wrangler
Virginia Sale was 31 in The Dude Wrangler as 'Dude Guest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1930
Poster of Back Pay
Back Pay
Virginia Sale was 31 in Back Pay as 'Miss Flanagan - Wheeler's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1930
Poster of Show Girl in Hollywood
Show Girl in Hollywood
Virginia Sale was 30 in Show Girl in Hollywood as 'Miss J. Rule'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1930
Poster of Lovin' the Ladies
Lovin' the Ladies
Virginia Sale was 30 in Lovin' the Ladies as 'Marie - Joan's Maid'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 1930
Poster of What a Life
What a Life
Virginia Sale was 30 in What a Life as 'Head Prison Reformer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1930
Poster of Lord Byron of Broadway
Lord Byron of Broadway
Virginia Sale was 30 in Lord Byron of Broadway as 'Flirty Dowager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1930
Poster of Loose Ankles
Loose Ankles
Virginia Sale was 30 in Loose Ankles as 'Mrs. Berry from Walla Walla'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1930
Poster of Embarrassing Moments
Embarrassing Moments
Virginia Sale was 30 in Embarrassing Moments as 'Aunt Prudence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1930
Poster of Stewed, Fried and Boiled
Stewed, Fried and Boiled
Virginia Sale was 29 in Stewed, Fried and Boiled
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1929
Poster of Why Be Good?
Why Be Good?
Virginia Sale was 29 in Why Be Good? as 'Junior's Secretary (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1929
Poster of Weary River
Weary River
Virginia Sale was 29 in Weary River as 'Noisy Lady in Audience (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1929
Poster of Fancy Baggage
Fancy Baggage
Virginia Sale was 29 in Fancy Baggage as 'Miss Hickey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1929
Poster of Below the Deadline
Below the Deadline
Virginia Sale was 29 in Below the Deadline as 'Mother Biblow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1929
Poster of The Floating College
The Floating College
Virginia Sale was 29 in The Floating College as 'Miss Cobbs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1928
Poster of Harold Teen
Harold Teen
Virginia Sale was 28 in Harold Teen as 'Mrs. Schmittenberger'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1928
Poster of Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness
Virginia Sale was 28 in Midnight Madness as 'The Gargoyle - Childers' Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1928
Poster of The Crowd
The Crowd
Virginia Sale was 28 in The Crowd as 'Mary's Sister-in-Law (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1928
Poster of Legionnaires in Paris
Legionnaires in Paris
Virginia Sale was 28 in Legionnaires in Paris as 'Fifi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1927

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 Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Virginia Sale was 64+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Selma Plout, Maude Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Virginia Sale was 63+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Chicken Woman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Virginia Sale was 61+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Woman #1, Mrs. Beggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960