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Public records list Madeleine Sherwood as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Madeleine Sherwood was born on November 13, 1922 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Death is recorded on April 23, 2016, at the age of 93.
My Take
Madeleine Sherwood is the kind of artist I admire most: a true creature of the stage. Originating Mae and Miss Lucy in Tennessee Williams' work both on Broadway and on film, and appearing in eighteen original Broadway productions including The Crucible, she built a career on theatrical craft rather than mere celebrity. The Montreal-born actress lived to 93 and gave more than half a century to the craft. In an era that mass-produces screen faces, her stage-tempered command of a role feels increasingly rare and valuable. I find lasting respect for performers who treat acting as discipline, not just exposure, and Sherwood was exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Madeleine Sherwood
- Name (Japanese)
- マデレーン・シャーウッド
- Reading
- までれーん・しゃーうっど
- Born
- November 13, 1922 – April 23, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine%20Sherwood
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q275324
3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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 Madeleine Sherwood born?
Born November 13, 1922.
When did Madeleine Sherwood die?
Died April 23, 2016, aged 93.
Where was Madeleine Sherwood from?
Madeleine Sherwood was from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
What did Madeleine Sherwood do?
Madeleine Sherwood worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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