Bess Flowers

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bess Flowers (November 23, 1898 – July 28, 1984) was an American actress. By some counts considered the most prolific actress in the history of Hollywood, she was known as "The Queen of the Hollywood Extras," appearing in over 700 movies in her 41 year career. Born in Sherman, Texas, Flowers's film debut came in 1923, when she appeared in Hollywood. She made three films that year, and then began working extensively. Many of her appearances are uncredited, as she generally played non-speaking roles. By the 1930s, Flowers was in constant demand. Her appearances ranged from Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford thrillers to comedic roles alongside of Charley Chase, the Three Stooges, Leon Errol, Edgar Kennedy, and Laurel and Hardy. She appeared in the following five films which won the Academy Award for Best Picture: It Happened One Night, You Can't Take...

Known For

Career Timeline

19231937195119651979199320072024
  1. 2024
    Laurel & Hardy: Year Two

    (archive footage) (uncredited) • Acting

  2. 1964
    The Carpetbaggers

    Wedding Guest (uncredited) • Acting

  3. 1964
    Good Neighbor Sam

    Mrs. Burke (uncredited) • Acting

  4. 1964
    Bedtime Story

    (uncredited) • Acting

  5. 1964
    For Those Who Think Young

    Jane (uncredited) • Acting

  6. 1963
    The Prize

    Lady In Audience (uncredited) • Acting

  7. 1963
    Who's Minding the Store?

    Shopper at Gourmet Department (uncredited) • Acting

  8. 1963
    Move Over, Darling

    Seymour's Wife (uncredited) • Acting

Bess Flowers - Aperture