Beulah Bondi (born Beulah Bondy; May 3, 1889 – January 11, 1981) was an American actress. She began her acting career as a young child in theater and, after establishing herself as a stage actress, reprised her role in Street Scene for the 1931 film version. She played supporting roles in several films during the 1930s, and was twice nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She played the mother of James Stewart in the four films Of Human Hearts, Vivacious Lady, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946). She continued acting well into her later years, winning an Emmy Award for an appearance on The Waltons in 1976.
============================================================ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, June 30, 2020. 01:08.PM. Beulah Bondi - Actress ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Profile : Born Beulah Bondi, May 3, 1889, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died January 11, 1981 (aged 91), Los Angeles, California, U.S. Alma mater Valparaiso University Occupation Actress Years active 1895–1976 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Introduction : Beulah Bondi (born Beulah Bondy; May 3, 1889 – January 11, 1981) was an American actress. She began her acting career as a young child in theater and, after establishing herself as a stage actress, reprised her role in Street Scene for the 1931 film version. She played supporting roles in several films during the 1930s, and was twice nominated for an Academy Awa...