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Marie Windsor was credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. Born on December 11, 1919, Marie Windsor was from Marysvale, Utah, United States. Death is recorded on December 10, 2000, at the age of 80. Education on record includes Brigham Young University. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Marie Windsor deserves more than the B-movie-queen label history handed her. What strikes me is how she weaponized a supposed liability, her 5'9" frame that intimidated leading men, into commanding, dangerous screen presence. In noir classics like The Killing and The Narrow Margin, she made the femme fatale feel genuinely threatening rather than decorative. Coming out of small-town Utah and Brigham Young University to carve a long Hollywood career took real grit. I admire performers who build longevity through reliable craft rather than fleeting glamour, and her Walk of Fame star feels well earned. A pro's pro.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marie Windsor
- Name (Japanese)
- マリー・ウィンザー
- Reading
- まりー・うぃんざー
- Born
- December 11, 1919 – December 10, 2000
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- Marysvale, Utah, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Brigham Young University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie%20Windsor
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2448652
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Marie Windsor born?
Born December 11, 1919.
When did Marie Windsor die?
Died December 10, 2000, aged 80.
Where was Marie Windsor from?
Marie Windsor was from Marysvale, Utah, United States.
What did Marie Windsor do?
Marie Windsor worked as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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