Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes
Bel Geddes in 1952
Born(1922-10-31)October 31, 1922
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 2005(2005-08-08) (aged 82)
OccupationActress
Years active1941–1990
Spouses
  • Carl Sawyer
    (m. 1944; div. 1951)
  • Windsor Lewis
    (m. 1951; died 1972)
FatherNorman Bel Geddes
Websitewww.barbarabelgeddes.com

Barbara Bel Geddes (October 31, 1922 – August 8, 2005) was an American stage and screen actress, artist, and children's author whose career spanned almost 5 decades. She was best known for her starring role as Miss Ellie Ewing in the television series Dallas. Bel Geddes also starred as Maggie in the original Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in 1955. Her notable films included I Remember Mama (1948) and Vertigo (1958). Throughout her career, she was the recipient of several acting awards and nominations.