Bess Flowers

About

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 working extensively. Many of her appearances are uncredited, as she generally played non-speaking roles. By the 1930s, Flowers was in constant demand. Her appearances ranged from Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford thrillers to comedic roles alongside of Charley Chase, the Three Stooges, Leon Errol, Edgar Kennedy, and Laurel and Hardy. She appeared in the following five films which won the Academy Award for Best Picture: It Happened One Night, You Can't Take it with You, All About Eve, The Greatest...

Known for

The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962Leave It to BeaverSeries • 1957North by NorthwestMovie • 1959The UntouchablesSeries • 1959VertigoMovie • 1958The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietSeries • 1952Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955Mister EdSeries • 1961The Real McCoysSeries • 1957The Abbott and Costello ShowSeries • 1952Gone with the WindMovie • 1939Singin' in the RainMovie • 1952Rear WindowMovie • 1954Some Like It HotMovie • 1959Screen Director's PlayhouseSeries • 1955GiantMovie • 1956Going My WaySeries • 1962Dial M for MurderMovie • 1954Witness for the ProsecutionMovie • 1957To Catch a ThiefMovie • 1955All About EveMovie • 1950The Day the Earth Stood StillMovie • 1951Double IndemnityMovie • 1944The Big SleepMovie • 1946