Marjorie Nelson

Marjorie Nelson (November 2, 1923 – February 12, 2010) was an American actress.[1]

Not to be confused with Marjorie Jackson-Nelson or Midge Nelson.
Marjorie Nelson
BornNovember 2, 1923
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 2010(2010-02-12) (aged 86)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1965–2004
Spouse(s)Howard Da Silva (1949–1960)
Victor Steinbrueck

Born in Seattle,[2] Nelson appeared in more than eight films from 1965 to 2004 and acted on stage at the Seattle Repertory Theatre[1] beginning in 1940.[3] She acted on stage in New York for 12 years.[2]

Nelson's support of international human rights and her opposition to nuclear proliferation led to her being one of the actors blacklisted in the 1950s as a result of the House Un-American Activities Committee.[4]

In the 1960s, Nelson taught at the Cornish School of Allied Arts in Seattle.[2]

Nelson was married to actor Howard Da Silva from 1949 to 1960.[5] They had two daughters.[4] She married Seattle architect Victor Steinbrueck, and they founded the Port Townsend Festival Theatre, for which she served as the executive director.[6]

On February 12, 2010, Nelson died, aged 86.[4]

Selected filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1966 The Slender Thread Mrs. Thomas
1992 Crazy in Love Helen Avery
1998 Under Heaven Mrs. Fletcher

References
  1. Berson, Misha (2010-02-16). "Obituary / Marjorie Nelson lit up many stages in Seattle". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  2. Richards, Jack (November 12, 1965). "Marjorie Talks About Brecht". The Vancouver Sun. p. A 7. Retrieved November 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Marjorie Nelson Seen In 'Bernarda Alba' Play". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. November 16, 1947. p. 19. Retrieved November 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "We Remember Marjorie Nelson". American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. February 19, 2010. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  5. Harris M. Lentz III (9 May 2011). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010. McFarland. pp. 305–306. ISBN 978-0-7864-4175-4.
  6. Simpson, Jerry (August 8, 1965). "PT...Observations". Port Angeles Evening News. Retrieved 8 November 2020.


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