Bess Flowers

American actress (1898–1984)

Film & TV

Sherman, Texas, USA

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 when she appeared in Hollywood (1923). She made three films that year, and then began…

Known for

Laurel & Hardy: Year Two — (archive footage) (uncredited)2024
Bedtime Story — (uncredited)1964
The Carpetbaggers — Wedding Guest (uncredited)1964
Good Neighbor Sam — Mrs. Burke (uncredited)1964
For Those Who Think Young — Jane (uncredited)1964
The Prize — Lady In Audience (uncredited)1963
The Thrill of It All — Party Guest (uncredited)1963
Move Over, Darling — Seymour's Wife (uncredited)1963
For Love or Money — Surprised Diner at The Flame Room (uncredited)1963
Palm Springs Weekend — Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)1963

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Instance of: human
Family name: Flowers
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Sherman
Place of death: Woodland Hills
Spouse: Cullen Tate
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Image: Bess Flowers in Song of the Thin Man 1947.jpg

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date of birth: 1898-11-23
date of death: 1984-07-28
Commons category: Bess Flowers
name in native language: Bess Flowers
start of work period: 1923-00-00
writing language: English language

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