Flora Campbell
American actress (1911–1978) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flora Campbell (August 1, 1911 – November 6, 1978) was an American actress on radio, television, and stage.
Flora Campbell | |
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Bonnie Sawyer (Kim Emerson) and Flora Campbell (Helen Emerson) appear in the TV version of Valiant Lady in 1956. | |
| Born | August 1, 1911 |
| Died | November 6, 1978 (aged 67) |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse |
Ben Cutler (m. 1939) |
| Father | T. Bernard Campbell |
Campbell was born in Oklahoma, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bernard Campbell.[1] She had a twin sister, Dorothy.[2] She did her collegiate studies at the University of Chicago, studied violin at Chicago's Musical College, and won a scholarship to study acting under Eva Le Gallienne.[3]
In the 1930s, Campbell gained early acting experience in stock theater with the Club Playhouse Group in Maryland.[4] She appeared on Broadway in various roles in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.[5]
On radio, Campbell played Jean Lambert on Brave Tomorrow[6] and Janice King on The Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters.[6]: 319
On television, Campbell played Karen St. John in Faraway Hill,[7] Helen Emerson on Woman with a Past,[8]: 1189 Dr. Robin McKay in The Seeking Heart,[8]: 946 Dora Foster in A Date with Judy[8] and Helen Emerson on Valiant Lady.[8]: 1136
On August 24, 1939, Campbell married Ben Cutler, a band leader from New York.[2] They had two children.[9]
She died on November 6, 1978, in Stamford, Connecticut at age 67.[10]
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