Cathleen Nesbitt

A revered figure on both London and Broadway stages for over seven decades, Cathleen Nesbitt graced cinema with her elegant presence and subtly witty performances. Her extensive theatrical career saw her masterfully portray sophisticated socialites and maternal figures, earning acclaim in Shakespearean roles and iconic turns in "Gigi" and "My Fair Lady." On screen, Nesbitt was ... morea distinguished presence, notably as Cary Grant's grandmother in "An Affair to Remember" and a pivotal character in Alfred Hitchcock's "Family Plot." Her distinguished service to the performing arts was recognized with a CBE. less