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Fay Holden

Fay Holden

Born Dorothy Fay Hammerton, she appeared as a dancer on the British stage by the age of nine, and later turned to acting; eventually she worked with California's Pasadena Playhouse. Not until her early 40s did she enter films, working in Hollywood and debuting onscreen in 1936; at first she was billed as "Gaby Fay," which she soon changed to "Fay Holden." For the next two-plus decades she played supporting roles in numerous films, frequently cast as a warm, devoted mother. She is perhaps best remebered as Mickey Rooney's wise and loving mother in the popular Andy Hardy series. She retired from the screen after 1958. She was married to actor David Clyde, the brother of actor Andy Clyde. ~ All Movie Guide


Fay Holden Trivia

When was Fay Holden born?
Fay Holden was born on September 26, 1895

Who did Fay Holden play in Love Laughs at Andy Hardy?
Fay Holden was Mrs. Hardy in Love Laughs at Andy Hardy

What role did Fay Holden portray in Love Finds Andy Hardy?
Fay Holden played Mrs. Hardy in Love Finds Andy Hardy

Who did Fay Holden portray in Blossoms in the Dust?
Fay Holden was Mrs. Kahly in Blossoms in the Dust

Who did Fay Holden portray in Whispering Smith?
Fay Holden was Emmy Dansing in Whispering Smith

Who did Fay Holden play in Ziegfeld Girl?
Fay Holden was Mrs. Regan in Ziegfeld Girl



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