Celeste Holm

Date of Birth: April 29, 1917

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Date of Death: July 15, 2012

Biography

Celeste Holm was an American stage, film, and television actress, known for her versatile talent and charismatic performances. Born in New York City, Holm began her career in theatre, gaining her first major recognition for her role as Ado Annie in the original Broadway production of “Oklahoma!” in 1943. She transitioned to film with great success, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Gentleman’s Agreement” (1947). Holm’s career spanned more than six decades, during which she appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. She was also an advocate for various social causes, including the arts and education.

5 Interesting Facts about Celeste Holm

1. Celeste Holm was awarded an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her role in “Gentleman’s Agreement” (1947).

2. She was one of the founding members of The Actors Studio in New York City.

3. Holm was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1992.

4. She served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

5. Celeste Holm made her final film appearance in “College Debts” (2015), which was released posthumously.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Celeste Holm

1. “We live by encouragement and die without it—slowly, sadly, and angrily.”

2. “If you really want to help the American theater, don’t be an actress, dahling. Be an audience.”

3. “Acting is a passion, but writing is an obsession.”

4. “I hated being a child. I didn’t trust children. I didn’t like the games they played. I felt that I was not a child.”

5. “I think one of the happiest moments in my life was when I finished my career and was able to sit back and think, ‘What a wonderful time I had.’”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the height of her career, Celeste Holm’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Celeste Holm had two biological sons, Ted Nelson and Daniel Dunning. She also adopted a son, Wesley Addy, from her fifth marriage to actor Wesley Addy.