Canadian actresses who deceased in 1993
Here are 4 famous actresses from Canada died in 1993:
Ruby Keeler
Ruby Keeler (August 25, 1910 Dartmouth-February 28, 1993 Rancho Mirage) a.k.a. Ethel Hilda Keeler was a Canadian singer, actor and dancer. She had one child, Al Jolson Jr..
Keeler was best known for her roles in musical films during the 1930s, particularly as the leading lady opposite Dick Powell in a string of successful Warner Brothers musicals such as "42nd Street" and "Footlight Parade". She also appeared in other films such as "Go Into Your Dance" and "Gold Diggers of 1933". Keeler was a talented tap dancer and her energetic and lively performances captivated audiences. Despite her success on the big screen, Keeler retired from acting in the 1940s and went on to raise a family with her husband, Al Jolson. In later years, she made occasional appearances on television and in stage musicals.
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Alexis Smith
Alexis Smith (June 8, 1921 Penticton-June 9, 1993 Los Angeles) a.k.a. Gladys Smith was a Canadian actor.
She began her career on stage before transitioning to film in the 1940s. Some of her notable performances include "The Two Mrs. Carrolls" (1947), "Night and Day" (1946), and "The Young Philadelphians" (1959). In addition to her film work, she also appeared on television shows such as "Dallas" and "Falcon Crest." Smith was known for her elegant and sophisticated persona, which earned her comparisons to stars like Lauren Bacall and Bette Davis. She was married to actor Craig Stevens for over 40 years until her death in 1993.
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Kate Reid
Kate Reid (November 4, 1930 London-March 27, 1993 Stratford) a.k.a. Kate Daphne Reid, Daphne Katherine Reid, Daphne Kate Reid or Kate Ried was a Canadian actor. Her child is called Rupert Reid.
Kate Reid was known for her work on stage, screen and television, both in Canada and internationally. She began her acting career in the UK, and later moved to Canada where she became a founding member of the Stratford Festival. She starred in numerous productions at the festival, including "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie".
In addition to her stage work, Reid appeared in several films, including "Atlantic City" and "A Delicate Balance", for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. On television, she had roles in popular shows such as "Dallas" and "Murder, She Wrote".
Reid was known for speaking out on social and political issues, and was a strong advocate for women's rights. She was also openly gay, and served as a role model for other LGBTQ+ actors. Kate Reid passed away in 1993, at the age of 62, due to complications from breast cancer treatment.
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Cecilia Parker
Cecilia Parker (April 26, 1914 Fort William, Ontario-July 25, 1993 Ventura) a.k.a. Cecelia Parker or Cecily Parker was a Canadian actor. Her children are called Robert Parker Jr., John Parker and Ann Bridges Parker.
Cecilia Parker is best known for her role as Marian Hardy in the popular Andy Hardy film series alongside Mickey Rooney. She appeared in a total of 14 films in the series from 1937 to 1946.
Prior to her success in Hollywood, Parker trained as a dancer and performed in vaudeville acts. Her acting career began in the late 1920s with small roles in films before receiving her big break in the Andy Hardy series.
Aside from her work in film, Parker also appeared in several TV series throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including "Dragnet" and "The Twilight Zone." She later retired from acting in 1963 to devote more time to her family.
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