Bess Flowers

Acting · Born 1898-11-23 in Sherman, Texas, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bess Flowers (November 23, 1898 – July 28, 1984) was an American actress. By some counts considered the most prolific actress in the history of Hollywood, she was known as "The Queen of the Hollywood Extras," appearing in over 700 movies in her 41 year career. Born in Sherman, Texas, Flowers's film debut came in 1923, when she appeared in Hollywood. She made three films that year, and then began working extensively. Many of her appearances are uncredited, as she generally played non-speaking roles. By the 1930s, Flowers was in constant demand. Her appearances ranged from Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford thrillers to comedic roles alongside of Charley Chase, the Three Stooges, Leon Errol, Edgar Kennedy, and Laurel and Hardy. She appeared in the…

Filmography

• North by Northwest as Plaza Hotel Lounge Patron (uncredited)
• To Catch a Thief as Masquerade Party Guest (uncredited)
• Vertigo as Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
• Dial M for Murder as Woman Exiting Ship (uncredited)
• Rear Window as Songwriter's Party Guest with Poodle (uncredited)
• Judgment at Nuremberg as Concert Attendee (uncredited)
• The Day the Earth Stood Still as Lady Outside Jewelry Store
• Funny Face as Fashion Show Spectator
• White Christmas as Club Patron (uncredited)
• Witness for the Prosecution as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

TV

• Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Club Patron (uncredited)
• Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Meeting Guest (uncredited)
• Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Bookstore Customer (uncredited)
• Mister Ed
• General Electric Theater as Mrs. Vandermoot
• The Real McCoys
• Coronado 9
• Leave It to Beaver as Train Station Commuter #3
• The Chevy Mystery Show as Woman at Airline Counter (uncredited)
• The Red Skelton Show as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)