Cecil Cunningham
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cecil Cunningham (August 2, 1888 – April 17, 1959) was an American film and stage actress. With whitish hair cut like a man's, she was a Hollywood character actress, often cast in roles as a general "know-it-all". She made more than 80 appearances in movies between 1929 and 1946, many of them uncredited. Cunningham started her working life as a switchboard operator in a commerce bank and did some sittings as a photographer's model. Her first show business job was in the chorus line of 'Mademoiselle Modiste' at the age of eighteen. Cunningham trained as a singer and appeared in opera. She worked as a vaudeville comedian at the Palace Theatre in New York City until the commencement of her movie career in 1929.
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Who is Cecil Cunningham?+
Cecil Cunningham was an American character actress, vaudeville performer, and singer who maintained a prolific career in Hollywood films between 1929 and 1946.
What is Cecil Cunningham known for?+
She is recognized for her recurring persona as a sharp, know-it-all figure in numerous classic films, including The Awful Truth, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, and Blonde Venus.
What kind of work did Cecil Cunningham make?+
She was a character actress whose stage training in vaudeville informed her ability to play assertive, often comedic supporting roles that frequently stood out due to her distinct, short-cropped hair.
