Jean Adair Photo

Jean Adair

Acting

0.3 Popularity Jun 12, 1873 (79 years old) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jean Adair (June 13, 1873, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada — May 11, 1953, New York City) was a Canadian actress.

Born as Violet McNaughton, she worked primarily on stage but also made several film appearances late in her career, most notably as one of Cary Grant...

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jean Adair (June 13, 1873, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada — May 11, 1953, New York City) was a Canadian actress.

Born as Violet McNaughton, she worked primarily on stage but also made several film appearances late in her career, most notably as one of Cary Grant's dotty old aunts in Arsenic and Old Lace, a role she originated on Broadway. Like many stage actresses of her era, she also appeared in vaudeville. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Adair, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.    

Filmography 5

1948
The Naked City Movie

as Little Old Lady (Uncredited)

1947
Something in the Wind Movie

as Aunt Mary Collins

1947
Living in a Big Way Movie

as Abigail Morgan

1944
Arsenic and Old Lace Movie

as Aunt Martha Brewster

Photos 1

Jean Adair Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday June 12, 1873 (79 years old)
Died May 11, 1953
Place of Birth Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Also Known As Violet McNaughton, Jennet Adair
Years Active 1933 - 1948
Popularity 0.3
Career Stats
5 Total Credits
5 Movie Roles
1 Photos