Biography
Esther Howard (April 4, 1892 – March 8, 1965) was an American stage and film character actress who played a wide range of supporting roles, from man-hungry spinsters to amoral criminals, appearing in 108 films in her 23-year screen career. From 1940 to 1949, Howard was part of Preston Sturges' unofficial "stock company" of character actors, appearing in seven films written and directed by Sturges. From 1937, Howard was a regular player in short-subjects produced at Columbia Pictures, where she was frequently cast opposite comedian Andy Clyde. Her last film was a Columbia comedy short, Caught on the Bounce (1952), in which she played Joe Besser's aunt. From Wikipedia.
Acted in 71
1950s
- 1952
Caught on the Bounce
Aunt Tildy
- 1951
All That I Have
Mrs. Dalton
- 1950
No Man of Her Own
Frowsy Woman in boardinghouse (uncredited)
1940s
- 1949
Hellfire
Birdie
The Lady Gambles
Gross Lady
Champion
Mrs. Kelly
Homicide
Mrs. Brucker, Landlady
- 1948
The Velvet Touch
Pansy Dupont
- 1947
Born to Kill
Mrs. Kraft
- 1946
A Letter for Evie
Mrs. Edgewaters
The Virginian
Movie
The Falcon's Alibi
Gloria Peabody
- 1945
Adventure
Woman with Mudgin in bar
- 1944
The Big Noise
Aunt Sophie
Hail the Conquering Hero
Mrs. Everett J. Noble (uncredited)
Idle Roomers
Hazel's Roommate (uncredited)
- 1943
True to Life
Woman (uncredited)
- 1942
Jackass Mail
Dancehall Girl
My Favorite Blonde
Mrs. Topley
- 1941
Sullivan's Travels
Miz Zeffie
The Lady from Cheyenne
Landlady
- 1940
San Francisco Docks
Jean-Beauty Shop owner
The Great McGinty
Madame Juliette La Jolla
Boobs in the Woods
Mrs. Clyde
Alex in Wonderland
Blanche - Fred's Wife
1930s
- 1939
Ride, Cowboy, Ride
Cactus Kate Ramsey
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Florist
Broadway Serenade
Mrs. Fellows
- 1938
Swing, Sister, Swing
Miss Fredericks
Scandal Street
Birdie Brown
- 1937
Stand-In
Mrs, Mack
Partners in Crime
Mrs. Wagon
Rhythm in the Clouds
Mrs. Madigan
- 1936
M'Liss
Rose
Florida Special
Flirtatious Dowager (uncredited)
- 1935
Stars Over Broadway
Mary Sporesgate
The Misses Stooge
The Hostess
Straight from the Heart
Tired Mother
The Best Man Wins
Mamie
- 1934
Ready for Love
Aunt Ida
- 1933
Sweepings
Violet's Madame (Uncredited)
Below the Sea
Lily
Grand Slam
Mary
The Iron Master
Mrs. Stillman
Second Hand Wife
Mrs. Trumbull (Uncredited)
- 1932
Rackety Rax
'Sister' Carrie
Life Begins
Mrs. Tubby’s Friend (uncredited)
Winner Take All
Ann, Joan's Friend
Merrily We Go to Hell
Vi
The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
Mrs. Maggie Kelly
A Fool's Advice
Mrs. Prescott
- 1931
Ladies of the Big House
Clara Newman
The Yellow Ticket
Prisoner
Wicked
Extra (uncredited)
The Vice Squad
Josie
