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Born on September 29, 1915 in Negros, Philippines, Brenda Marshall was a film actor. Death is recorded on July 30, 1992, at the age of 76. Brenda Marshall was educated at Alamo Heights High School.
My Take
What draws me to Brenda Marshall is how much she achieved with so little fanfare by today's standards. Born Ardis Ankerson in Negros, Philippines, and shaped by a Texas high school, she carved out a real career in Hollywood's golden age purely on screen presence. I admire performers from that era who had to register through composure and the camera alone, with none of the constant self-promotion modern fame demands. Her filmography may read thin in these records, but the quiet durability of someone who held the screen in the 1930s and 40s deserves genuine respect, and I happily give it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brenda Marshall
- Name (Japanese)
- ブレンダ・マーシャル
- Reading
- ぶれんだ・まーしゃる
- Born
- September 29, 1915 – July 30, 1992
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- Negros, Philippines
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Alamo Heights High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Brenda Marshall born?
Born September 29, 1915.
When did Brenda Marshall die?
Died July 30, 1992, aged 76.
Where was Brenda Marshall from?
Brenda Marshall was from Negros, Philippines.
What did Brenda Marshall do?
Brenda Marshall worked as actor, film actor.
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