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May Robson (19 April 1858 - 20 October 1942) was an actress and playwright. A major stage actress of the late 19th and early 20th century, Robson is best known today for the dozens of 1930s motion pictures she appeared in when she was well into her seventies, usually playing cross old ladies with hearts of gold.
May Robson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Bringing Up Baby (1938), Anna Karenina (1935), Dancing Lady (1933), The King of Kings (1927), A Star Is Born (1937), Dr. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde (1920), If I Had a Million (1932), Lady for a Day (1933). The recorded credits span 1920 to 1983, including 28 movies and 0 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies28
TV shows0
Active years represented1920–1983
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died
Also known as
Mary Jeanette Robison
Known for
MovieBringing Up Baby
MovieAnna Karenina
MovieDancing Lady
MovieThe King of Kings
MovieA Star Is Born
MovieDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
MovieIf I Had a Million
MovieLady for a Day
MovieYes, My Darling Daughter
MovieThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer
MovieDinner at Eight
MovieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
MovieWife vs. Secretary
MovieAlice in Wonderland
MovieThey Made Me a Criminal
MovieMovies on Sundays
MovieCavalcade of the Academy Awards
MovieMills of the Gods
MovieFour Daughters
MovieTurkish Delight
MovieReunion in Vienna
MovieNurse Edith Cavell
MovieRed-Headed Woman
MovieFour Wives
MovieThe Texas Rangers Ride Again
MovieOne Man's Journey
MovieMillion Dollar Baby
MovieThe Kid from Kokomo