Linda Watkins was an American actress who is best known for The Parent Trap, From Hell It Came, and Route 66.
Personal and Family Life
Linda Watkins was born on May 23, 1908, in Boston, Massachusetts. She married Gabriel Lorie Hess in 1932, and they had one son, Adam, who sadly died in 1969. Watkins also had two stepchildren, Elizabeth Baer and Thomas Baer Hess. Throughout her career, she had a strong connection to her family and enjoyed spending time with her three granddaughters.
Career
Watkins was trained by the Theatre Guild and made her Broadway debut in 1926. She became well-known as a stage actress, particularly for her performances in shows like June Moon and They Shall Not Die. Despite her success on stage, she found it challenging to transition into film, resulting in a long absence from the screen before returning to television in the 1950s.
Death and Legacy
Linda Watkins passed away on October 31, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. She left behind a rich legacy in both theater and television, with her performances still remembered by fans today. Her work in the 1930s radio series “Gangbusters” and as a character actress on television showcased her versatility as an actress.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Good Neighbor Sam | 1964-07-22 | Edna Bailey |
| From Hell It Came | 1957-08-25 | Mrs. Mae Kilgore |
| Bad Ronald | 1974-10-23 | Mrs. Schumacher |
| Going Steady | 1958-02-01 | Aunt Lola |
| The Parent Trap | 1961-05-13 | Edna Robinson |
| The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | 1988-10-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Huckleberry Finn | 1974-05-24 | Mrs. Grangerford |
| My Three Sons | 1960-09-29 | |
| Route 66 | 1960-10-07 | |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Grace Runyan |
| The Munsters | 1964-09-24 | Lydia Gardner |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Kate |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Barroom Customer |
| (more credits available upon request) |