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Nella Walker
Actor
Born March 4, 1886Died March 22, 1971 (85 years)
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Nella Walker (March 6, 1886 – March 22, 1971) was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and in her teens became half of the husband and wife vaudeville team "Mack and Walker", with her husband Wilbur Mack. By 1929 she had launched a film acting career, her first film role being in Tanned Legs alongside Sally Blane, Dorothy Revier, June Clyde, and Arthur Lake. She appeared in three films in 1929, and easily transitioned to "talking films", appearing in another four films in 1930, possibly making the smooth transition because she was never an established silent film actress.
In 1931 her film career took off, with her appearing in ten films that year, five of which were uncredited. Her marriage ended not long after her film career was on the rise, and from 1932-33 she appeared in fifteen films, only five of which were uncredited. In 1935, her career improved, and between that year and 1938 she had 23 film appearances. Her biggest film appearance during that period was in Young Dr. Kildare alongside Lionel Barrymore and Lew Ayres. Throughout the 1930s her career was strong, and, despite her never being a premier "star", she repeatedly had solid acting roles. She finished that decade strong in 1939 with nine film roles, only three of which were uncredited.
The 1940s mirrored her success of the previous decade in many ways, with her appearing in 37 films from 1940 to 1947. Now later in her career, and over 60 years of age, she slowed her career for a time, not having another role until 1950 when she appeared in Nancy Goes to Rio alongside Ann Sothern and Carmen Miranda. She appeared in another two films in 1952, then had her last film acting role in 1954, in the film Sabrina alongside Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn.
Nella Walker (March 6, 1886 – March 22, 1971) was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and in her teens became half of the husband and wife vaudeville team "Mack and Walker", with her husband Wilbur Mack. By 1929 she had launched a film acting career, her first film role being in Tanned Legs alongside Sally Blane, Dorothy Revier, June Clyde, and Arthur Lake. She appeared in three films in 1929, and easily transitioned to "talking films", appearing in another four films in 1930, possibly making the smooth transition because she was never an established silent film actress.
In 1931 her film career took off, with her appearing in ten films that year, five of which were uncredited. Her marriage ended not long after her film career was on the rise, and from 1932-33 she appeared in fifteen films, only five of which were uncredited. In 1935, her career improved, and between that year and 1938 she had 23 film appearances. Her biggest film appearance during that period was in Young Dr. Kildare alongside Lionel Barrymore and Lew Ayres. Throughout the 1930s her career was strong, and, despite her never being a premier "star", she repeatedly had solid acting roles. She finished that decade strong in 1939 with nine film roles, only three of which were uncredited.
The 1940s mirrored her success of the previous decade in many ways, with her appearing in 37 films from 1940 to 1947. Now later in her career, and over 60 years of age, she slowed her career for a time, not having another role until 1950 when she appeared in Nancy Goes to Rio alongside Ann Sothern and Carmen Miranda. She appeared in another two films in 1952, then had her last film acting role in 1954, in the film Sabrina alongside Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn.
Known For
Filmography
| 1954 | Sabrina · as Maude Larrabee |
| 1952 | Flesh and Fury · as Mrs. Hackett |
| 1952 | Young Man with Ideas · as Mrs. Jethrow (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Nancy Goes to Rio · as Mrs. Harrison |
| 1947 | That Hagen Girl · as Molly Freneau |
| 1947 | This Time for Keeps · as Harriet Allenbury |
| 1947 | Magic Town · as Grandview Citizen (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Unfinished Dance · as Dress Designer |
| 1947 | Variety Girl · as Mrs. Webster |
| 1947 | Undercover Maisie · as Mrs. Georgia Lorrison |
| 1947 | The Beginning or the End · as Grace Tully |
| 1946 | The Locket · as Mrs. Wendell |
| 1946 | Big Town · as Mrs. Johannsen, Victim's Mother |
| 1946 | Two Sisters from Boston · as Mrs. Lawrence Tyburt Patterson, Sr. |
| 1945 | The Clock · as Marriage Clerk |
| 1944 | Murder in the Blue Room · as Linda Baldrich |
| 1944 | In Society · as Mrs. Elizabeth Van Cleve |
| 1944 | Ladies of Washington · as Mrs. Crane (uncredited) |
| 1943 | What a Woman! · as Senator's Wife (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Hers to Hold · as Dorothy Craig |
| 1943 | Air Raid Wardens · as Millicent Norton |
| 1942 | We Were Dancing · as Mrs. Janet Bentley |
| 1942 | Kid Glove Killer · as Mrs. Daniels |
| 1942 | Blondie for Victory · as Mrs. Holbrook, Fashion Show Director |
| 1941 | Hellzapoppin' · as Mrs. Rand |
| 1941 | Kathleen · as Mrs. Farrell |
| 1941 | Manpower · as Floor Lady (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Million Dollar Baby · as Mrs. Amory, Jim's Mother |
| 1941 | Reaching for the Sun · as Nurse |
| 1941 | Repent at Leisure · as Sally Baldwin |
| 1941 | A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob · as Mrs. Grange |
| 1941 | Back Street · as Corinne Saxel |
| 1941 | Buck Privates · as Mrs. Parker Ii |
| 1940 | Kitty Foyle · as Aunt Jessica |
| 1940 | Little Men · as Truant Officer |
| 1940 | No Time for Comedy · as First-Nighter (uncredited) |
| 1940 | I Love You Again · as Kay's Mother |
| 1940 | The Saint Takes Over · as Lucy Fernack |
| 1940 | Irene · as Mrs. Marshall (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Swanee River · as Mrs. Mcdowell |
| 1939 | A Child Is Born · as Mrs. Twitchell |
| 1939 | Espionage Agent · as Mrs. Peyton |
| 1939 | In Name Only · as Mrs. Walker |
| 1939 | These Glamour Girls · as Carol's Mother Mrs. Christy (uncredited) |
| 1939 | When Tomorrow Comes · as Betty Dumont |
| 1939 | Three Smart Girls Grow Up · as Dorothy Craig |
| 1939 | The Saint Strikes Back · as Mrs. Betty Fernack |
| 1939 | Made for Each Other · as Dr. Langham's Nurse-Receptionist (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Hard to Get · as Mrs. Emmy Atwater (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Young Dr. Kildare · as Mrs. Chanler |
| 1938 | The Rage of Paris · as Mrs. Duncan |
| 1938 | Professor Beware · as Railroad Information Clerk |
| 1938 | The Crime of Doctor Hallet · as Mrs. Carpenter |
| 1937 | Stella Dallas · as Mrs. Grosvenor |
| 1936 | Three Smart Girls · as Dorothy Craig |
| 1936 | Don't Turn 'em Loose · as Helen Webster |
| 1936 | Captain January · as Mrs. Mason |
| 1936 | Small Town Girl · as Mrs. Dakin |
| 1936 | |
| 1935 | Coronado · as Mrs. Gloria Marvin |
| 1935 | I Live My Life · as Ruth's Mother (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Red Salute · as Aunt Betty |
| 1935 | Dante's Inferno · as Mrs. Hamilton |
| 1935 | Going Highbrow · as Mrs. Marsh |
| 1935 | A Dog of Flanders · as Frau Vanderkloot |
| 1935 | McFadden's Flats · as Mrs. Hall |
| 1935 | The Woman in Red · as Aunt Bettina |
| 1935 | Under Pressure · as Aunt Alice Simpson |
| 1935 | The Right to Live · as Mrs. Pride |
| 1934 | Behold My Wife! · as Mrs. Copperwaithe |
| 1934 | Madame Du Barry · as Mme. De Noailles |
| 1934 | Big Hearted Herbert · as Mrs. Goodrich |
| 1934 | Desirable · as Eve - Aka Madame Françoise |
| 1934 | Change of Heart · as Mrs. Frieda Mockby |
| 1934 | Fashions of 1934 · as Mrs. Van Tyle |
| 1934 | All of Me · as Mrs. Darrow |
| 1934 | The 9th Guest · as Margaret Chisholm |
| 1934 | Four Frightened People · as Mrs. Ainger |
| 1933 | The House on 56th Street · as Eleanor Van Tyle |
| 1933 | Ever in My Heart · as Cousin Martha Sewell |
| 1933 | Ace of Aces · as Mrs. Adams |
| 1933 | This Day and Age · as Little Fellow's Moll |
| 1933 | Sensation Hunters · as Mrs. Grayson |
| 1933 | Reunion in Vienna · as Countess Von Stainz |
| 1932 | Frisco Jenny · as Janet Reynolds (uncredited) |
| 1932 | 20,000 Years in Sing Sing · as Mrs. Long (uncredited) |
| 1932 | They Call It Sin · as Mrs. Hollister |
| 1932 | Trouble in Paradise · as Mme. Bouchet (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Down to Earth · as Mrs. Cameron |
| 1932 | Is My Face Red? · as Aunt Vickie |
| 1932 | As You Desire Me · as Lucia Marco |
| 1932 | Lady with a Past · as Aunt Emma |
| 1931 | Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) · as Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Daughter of the Dragon · as Lady Petrie (uncredited) |
| 1931 | The Bargain · as The Patroness |
| 1931 | An American Tragedy · as Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1931 | The Public Defender · as Aunt Matilda |
| 1931 | The Common Law · as Yacht Guest (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Their Mad Moment · as Suzanne Stanley |
| 1931 | Indiscreet · as Mrs. Woodward |
| 1931 | The Hot Heiress · as Mrs. Hunter |
| 1930 | Extravagance · as Mrs. Kendall |
| 1930 | What a Widow! · as Marquise |
| 1930 | Rain or Shine · as Mrs. Conway |
| 1930 | Alias French Gertie · as Morton's Wife |
| 1929 | Seven Keys to Baldpate · as Irene Rhodes |
| 1929 | The Vagabond Lover · as Mrs. Whittington Todhunter |
| 1929 | Tanned Legs · as Mrs. Sophie Reynolds |