Florence Bates
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Florence Bates (born Florence Rabe, April 15, 1888 – January 31, 1954) was an American film and stage character actress who often played grande dame characters in supporting roles. Her path to becoming an actress had many turns. She had a degree in Mathematics, taught school until married, then became the first Texas female lawyer. Then she became a bilingual radio commentator. After her husband lost her fortune, she and her husband opened a bakery in Los Angeles. In the mid-1930s, Bates auditioned for …
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
59
Total TV Shows Credited
3
Gender
Female
Place of birth
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Birthdate
April 13, 1888
Death Date
January 31o 1954
Also known as
Florence Rabe