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Marie Windsor
Also known as Emily Marie Bertelsen
- Born
- Dec 11, 1919
- height
- 5'9" (or 175 cm)
- nationality
- American
Career
Active 1939 – 1991
Biography
About Marie Windsor
Marie Windsor stood 5'9", a height that complicated her scenes with all but the tallest actors. Born in Marysvale, Utah, she began acting in 1939 and remained active for 52 years. She was an American actress, Caucasian, with brown hair. Windsor became known for femme fatale characters in classic film noir features such as Force of Evil, The Narrow Margin, and The Killing. Her career spanned from 1939 to 1991. She passed away on December 10, 2000, at the age of 81, just one day before her birthday. Throughout her decades in Hollywood, her imposing stature and dark portrayals left a mark on the noir genre.
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Why did Marie Windsor's height cause problems in her scenes?
At 5'9", Windsor was taller than many of her male co-stars, making it difficult to film scenes with all but the tallest actors.
How long was Marie Windsor's acting career?
She was active from 1939 to 1991, a span of 52 years, starting at around age 19.
Did you know
- She was born on December 11, 1919, and died on December 10, 2000, the day before her 81st birthday.
- Her height of 5'9" was notable for an actress of her era and influenced her casting.
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