Born in New York City, New York, USA — Oct 31 1922• Died Aug 08 2005

Barbara Bel Geddes (October 31, 1922 – August 8, 2005) was an American actress, artist and children's author. She is best known for her role in the television drama series Dallas as matriarch Eleanor "Miss Ellie" Ewing. Bel Geddes also starred in the original Broadway production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof in the role of Maggie, and also appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958). She was the recipient of several awards and award nominations for her thespian performances. Bel Geddes retired from Dallas (and acting) in 1990 and settled in her home in Nor…
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Miss Ellie

The Second Mrs. de Winter

Charlotte Lamb

Dr. Ruth Halliman

Molly Malone

Lucia Clay

Missy


Marjorie 'Midge' Wood


Marcia

Self (archive footage)

Amy Lufton

Leonora Eames

Jo Ann

Virginia Foster

Nancy Reed

Marja

Wila Stutsman

Self

Ruth

Mrs. Webb

Katrin

Mrs. Todd

Clarissa Winner