Marjorie Nelson

Not to be confused with Marjorie Jackson-Nelson or Midge Nelson.
Marjorie Nelson
BornNovember 2, 1923
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 2010(2010-02-12) (aged 86)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1965–2004
Spouse(s)Howard Da Silva (1949–1960)
Victor Steinbrueck

Marjorie Nelson (November 2, 1923 – February 12, 2010) was an American actress.[1]

Born in Seattle,[2] Nelson appeared in more than eight films from 1965 to 2004 and acted on stage at the Seattle Repertory Theatre[1] beginning in 1940.[3] She acted on stage in New York for 12 years.[2]

Nelson's support of international human rights and her opposition to nuclear proliferation led to her being one of the actors blacklisted in the 1950s as a result of the House Un-American Activities Committee.[4]

In the 1960s, Nelson taught at the Cornish School of Allied Arts in Seattle.[2]

Nelson was married to actor Howard Da Silva from 1949 to 1960.[5] They had two daughters.[4] She married Seattle architect Victor Steinbrueck, and they founded the Port Townsend Festival Theatre, for which she served as the executive director.[6]

On February 12, 2010, Nelson died, aged 86.[4]

Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1966 The Slender Thread Mrs. Thomas
1992 Crazy in Love Helen Avery
1998 Under Heaven Mrs. Fletcher

References

  1. ^ a b Berson, Misha (2010-02-16). "Obituary / Marjorie Nelson lit up many stages in Seattle". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  2. ^ a b c Richards, Jack (November 12, 1965). "Marjorie Talks About Brecht". The Vancouver Sun. p. A 7. Retrieved November 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Marjorie Nelson Seen In 'Bernarda Alba' Play". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. November 16, 1947. p. 19. Retrieved November 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c "We Remember Marjorie Nelson". American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. February 19, 2010. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  5. ^ Harris M. Lentz III (9 May 2011). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. McFarland. pp. 305–306. ISBN 978-0-7864-4175-4.
  6. ^ Simpson, Jerry (August 8, 1965). "PT...Observations". Port Angeles Evening News. Retrieved 8 November 2020.


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