Benita Hume Photo

Benita Hume

Acting

1.3 Popularity Oct 14, 1906 (61 years old) London, England, UK

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Benita Hume (14 October 1906 – 1 November 1967) was an English film actress. She appeared in 44 films between 1925 and 1955. She was married to actor Ronald Colman from 1938 to his death in 1958. She starred with Colman in both versions of the situation co...

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Benita Hume (14 October 1906 – 1 November 1967) was an English film actress. She appeared in 44 films between 1925 and 1955. She was married to actor Ronald Colman from 1938 to his death in 1958. She starred with Colman in both versions of the situation comedy The Halls of Ivy, an NBC Radio program (1949–1952) and a CBS Television show (1954–1955). She also made occasional guest appearances with her husband on The Jack Benny Show on radio, where the Colmans were portrayed as Benny's long-suffering next-door neighbors. She was also married to actor George Sanders from 1959 to her death in 1967. She died in Egerton, Kent, England from bone cancer at age 61.

Filmography 45

1952
Four Star Playhouse TV

as Mrs. Bosanquent

1950
The Jack Benny Program TV

as Benita Hume

1938
1937
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney Movie

as Lady Kitty Winton

1936
Rainbow on the River Movie

as Julia Layton

1936
Tarzan Escapes Movie

as Rita Parker

1936
Suzy Movie

as Madame Eyrelle

1936
Moonlight Murder Movie

as Diana

1936
The Garden Murder Case Movie

as Nurse Gladys Beeton

1935
The Gay Deception Movie

as Miss Channing

1935
The Divine Spark Movie

as Giuditta Pasta

1935
18 Minutes Movie

as Lady Phyllis Pilcott

1934
Jew Süss Movie

as Marie Auguste

1934
The Private Life of Don Juan Movie

as Dona Dolores, a Lady of Mystery

1933
The Worst Woman in Paris? Movie

as Margaret Ann 'Peggy' Vane

1933
Only Yesterday Movie

as Phyllis Emerson

1933
Gambling Ship Movie

as Eleanor La Velle

1933
Looking Forward Movie

as Mrs. Isobel Service

1933
Clear All Wires! Movie

as Kate Nelson

Photos 3

Benita Hume Photo
Benita Hume Photo
Benita Hume Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday October 14, 1906 (61 years old)
Died November 01, 1967
Place of Birth London, England, UK
Also Known As Benita Humm, Mrs. Ronald Colman
Years Active 1925 - 1954
Popularity 1.3
Career Stats
45 Total Credits
42 Movie Roles
3 TV Roles
3 Photos