Cadell, Jean (1884–1967)

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Cadell, Jean (1884–1967)

Scottish actress. Born Sept 13, 1884, in Edinburgh, Scotland; died Sept 24, 1967, in London, England; m. P. Percival Clark.

Appeared on stage in England and America for over 50 years; made London debut in The Chair of Love (1911); made Broadway debut in Bunty Pulls the Strings (1911); other plays include The Old Lady Shows Her Medals, The Young Person in Pink, The Enchanted Cottage, At Mrs. Beam's, The Importance of Being Earnest and Marigold, as Mrs. Pringle, which she played over 600 times; also appeared on tv and in numerous films.

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