Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead is known for Citizen Kane (1941), Bewitched (2005), How the West Was Won (1962).

Biography

Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress. Although she began with the Mercury Theatre, appeared in more than seventy films beginning with Citizen Kane and on dozens of television shows during a career that spanned more than thirty years, Moorehead is most widely known to modern audiences for her role as the witch Endora in the series Bewitched.

While rarely playing leads in films, Moorehead's skill at character development and range earned her one Emmy Award and two Golden Globe awards in addition to four Academy Award and six Emmy Award nominations. Moorehead's transition to television won acclaim for drama and comedy. She could play many different types, but often portrayed haughty, arrogant characters.

Questions about Agnes Moorehead

How many Agnes Moorehead films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 81 films with Agnes Moorehead, from 1941 to 2024.

What is the best rated Agnes Moorehead film?

The best rated Agnes Moorehead film in the catalogue is Citizen Kane (1941), rated 8.0.

What was the first Agnes Moorehead film?

The first Agnes Moorehead film in the catalogue is Citizen Kane, from 1941.

Who has Agnes Moorehead worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Agnes Moorehead shares the most credits with Joseph Cotten (5 films), Jane Wyman (4 films) and Orson Welles (4 films).

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AWARDS 3 Wins 1 Nominations

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Also works as: voice actor · television presenter
Studied at: University of Wisconsin–Madison · American Academy of Dramatic Arts · Central Visual and Performing Arts High School · Soldan International Studies High School
Spouse: Robert Gist
Father: John Henderson Moorehead
Mother: Mary Mildred Moorehead
Siblings: Margaret Ann Moorehead