Quick Facts
Born:
1918-05-20
Birthplace:
Berkeley, California, USA
Credits:
91 Total Roles
Jeanne Bates
Acting
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Biography
Jeanne Bates (May 21, 1918 – November 28, 2007) was an American actress. After performing in radio serials, she signed a contract with Columbia Pictures in 1942 which began her career in films both in bit parts and larger roles in a series of horror films and noirs, including The Return of the Vampire (1943) and Shadows in the Night (1946).
In her later career, Bates would collaborate with David Lynch on his films Eraserhead (1977) and Mulholland Drive (2001), the latter of which was her last film credit before her death in 2007.
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In her later career, Bates would collaborate with David Lynch on his films Eraserhead (1977) and Mulholland Drive (2001), the latter of which was her last film credit before her death in 2007.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Jeanne Bates, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Mulholland Drive
Irene
Die Hard 2
Northeast Plane - Older Woman
Eraserhead
Mrs. X
That '70s Show
Game Show Contestant (voice)
The Twilight Zone
Ethel Hollis
Wonder Woman
Mrs. Walls
Bonanza
Stella Harris
Charlie's Angels
Alice Clements
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Mulholland Drive MOVIE | Irene |
| 1998 | That '70s Show TV | Game Show Contestant (voice) |
| 1994 | Dream Lover MOVIE | Jeanne |
| 1994 | Sister, Sister TV | Elderly Woman |
| 1991 | Grand Canyon MOVIE | Mrs. Mencken |
| 1991 | Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue MOVIE | Mrs. Felt |
| 1991 | The Commish TV | Self |
| 1991 | Public Enemy #2 MOVIE | Nurse |
| 1990 | Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 MOVIE | Katherine |
| 1990 | Die Hard 2 MOVIE | Northeast Plane - Older Woman |