Deceased
How Did Lillian Hellman Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 79Lillian Florence Hellman was an American playwright, prose writer, memoirist, and screenwriter known for her success on Broadway as well as her communist views and political activism. She was blacklisted after her appearance before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) at the height of the anti-communist campaigns of 1947–1952. Although she continued to work on Broadway in the 1950s, her blacklisting by the U.S. film industry caused a drop in her income.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Directed by William WylerMovie | Self | 81 |
| 1982 | The Case of Dashiell HammettMovie | — | 77 |
| 1977 | JuliaMovie | Woman in Boat | 72 |
| 1974 | The RehearsalMovie | — | 69 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett ShowSeries | Self - Guest | 63 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries | Self | 57 |
| 1958 | MonitorSeries | — | 53 |
| 1953 | The OscarsSeries | Self | 48 |