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Hope Emerson (October 29, 1897 – April 24, 1960;) was an American actress, vaudevillian, nightclub performer, and strongwoman. An imposing person physically, she weighed between 190 and 230 pounds (86 and 104 kilograms) and stood 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall in her prime.
Hope Emerson was a large and imposing actress who played villains, matrons and mothers in Hollywood and TV. She was nominated for an Oscar for Caged (1950) and was the voice of Elsie the Cow in Borden's commercials.
Oct 28, 2022 · Here are 10 things you should know about Hope Emerson, born on October 29, 1897. An imposing figure at 6'2" and 190 pounds, she enjoyed success in vaudeville, burlesque, on Broadway and in ...
Hope Emerson was a 6'2" actress who played villainous roles in films like Caged (1950) and TV shows like Peter Gunn (1958). She was born on 29 October, 1897 in Iowa, USA, and died on 24 April, 1960 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Hope Emerson. Actress: Caged. Although there may have been "bigger" actresses in Hollywood's history, there were few larger than Hope Emerson. She notably appeared as a witness for the defense in "Adam's Rib".
Hope Emerson was a versatile and unforgettable actress who starred in noir, comedy, Westerns and TV. Learn about her life, career and roles, from Cry of the City to Caged, from Adam's Rib to The Guns of Fort Petticoat.
Apr 8, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Hope Emerson, a native of Hawarden, Iowa, who became a famous actress in movies and TV shows. She was known for her size, voice, and roles in Caged, Adam's Rib, and Westward the Woman.
