Ida Moore Explained

Ida Moore
Birth Date:March 1, 1882
Birth Place:Altoona, Kansas, U.S.
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting Place:Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1925–1959

Ida Moore (March 1, 1882 – September 26, 1964) was an American film and television actress.

Early life

Moore was born in Altoona, Kansas as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvelton Moore.[1]

Career

Moore's first professional work had her singing to accompany silent films. She then toured England and South Africa entertaining with a partner. After she returned to the United States, she performed in road companies of plays, including Street Scene. Just before she could make a screen test for Paramount Pictures, her mother became sick, causing Moore to return to Columbus, Ohio, where she ran a restaurant for her mother and acted in amateur productions. She returned to Hollywood after her mother died.[2] She also worked on television programs, including a 1958 episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents titled "Bull in a China Shop".

Death

Moore died in Los Angeles, California on September 26, 1964, at the age of 82. She is interred in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles County, California.[3]

Filmography

Television appearances

She also appeared on 11 episodes of The Dennis Day Show from 1952-1954.

Notes and References

  1. News: Kirk . Hazel . Ida Moore, Hollywood Character Actress, Is A Guest In Webb Home . April 14, 2020 . The Newark Advocate . June 8, 1949 . Ohio, Newark . 6. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Heffernan . Harold . Fans Place Film Faces, But Hazy About Names . April 14, 2020 . Valley Times . The Bell Syndicate . April 17, 1950 . California, North Hollywood . 13. Newspapers.com.
  3. Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
  4. Web site: Hal Erickson . Ida Moore . AllMovie . 2019-01-08.