Hermione Gingold was an English actress.
Biography[]
Born in London, England, Gingold made her professional stage debut aged eleven, and soon became a successful child actress, appearing in the original production of Where the Rainbow Ends opposite Noël Coward. She later matured as an actress and appeared in a wide array of revues.
In her later years, Gingold appeared in numerous films and television specials, gaining a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Gigi. Her professional career came to a close after suffering an accident in Side by Side by Sondheim.
Gingold passed away in 1987.
Singing[]
During the latter part of her career, Gingold began to perform in a number of musical roles, her original soprano giving way to a throaty purr as she appeared in specials such as The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: An Afternoon with Frank Sinatra and films such as Gigi, in which she played Madame Alvarez. But Gingold's most enduring musical role was originating Madame Armfeldt in A Little Night Music, a part she reprised for the film.
Film[]
Gigi (1958)[]
- The Night They Invented Champagne (contains solo lines)
- I Remember It Well (duet)
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: An Afternoon with Frank Sinatra (1959)[]
- Comes Love (duet)
- Puttin' on the Ritz (contains solo lines)
- Love Is Sweeping the Country
The Music Man (1962)[]
- Pick-a-little (contains solo lines)
The Special London Bridge Special (1972)[]
- London Town (duet)
A Little Night Music (1977)[]
- A Weekend in the Country (contains solo lines)
Television[]
The Elgin Hour (1955)[]
- Ramona (solo)
Stage[]
First Impressions (1959)(originated the role)[]
- "Five Daughters (solo)
- Have You Heard The News (Rumour)(contains solo lines)
- As Long As There's A Mother (contains solo lines)
- A Simply Lovely Wedding (contains solo lines)
- Let's Fetch the Carriage (duet)
A Little Night Music (1972)(originated the role)[]
- The Glamorous Life (contains solo lines)
- Liaisons (solo)
- A Weekend in the Country (contains solo lines)
Gallery[]
