Mary Field is an actress who is hardly known today due to the fact that she was one of Hollywood's most popular supporting actresses. You will now be given information about her.
Early Life
She was born in New York City, NY on June 10, 1909. As a child she never really knew her biological parents. One night during her infancy she was left outside the door of a church with a note saying that her name was Olivia Rockefeller. She was later adopted.
Hollywood
She came to Hollywood in 1937 and was signed under contract to Warner Bros. Studios making her film debut in The Prince and the Pauper (1937). Her other screen credits include parts in The Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938), Jezebel (1938), Eternally Yours (1939), The Trail Blazers (1940), and Ball of Fire (1941). During her time in Hollywood she made 103 film appearances and numerous TV apperances.
Later Years
In 1963 she retired from acting. During this time she was still married to her husband, James, and was living in Laguna Niguel, CA. During this period she devoted her time to her family and was an active member in the Church of Religious Science (a Scientology church).
Death
She died on June 12, 1996 from a stroke at her daugher's home in Fairfax, Virginia.
Facts
She was an extremely modest person and never had any intentions of becoming famous.
She was a lifelong supporter of the Republican party.
She supported animal rights.
During her time in Hollywood she made developed friendships with such acclaimed actors as William Powell, Irene Dunne, Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, Fredric March, and Jean Arthur.
Along with Hollywood friend Cheryl Walker she supported the anti-Communist movement for years until her death in 1996.
