Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Ben Webster
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Latin (Māius)
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
May Whitty: English actress (1865-1948).
Born (died at age 82).
May Whitty has 25 credits in our database.
DROPTHE GOOD_
17
Notable
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
18
Sustainability
70
Cultural Uplift
58
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (25)
Biography
Dame Mary Louise Webster (née Whitty; 19 June 1865 – 29 May 1948), known professionally as May Whitty and later, for her charity work, Dame May Whitty, was an English stage and film actress. She was one of the first two women entertainers to become a Dame. The British actors' union Equity was established in her home in 1930. After a successful career both on the West End stage and in British films, she moved over to Hollywood films at the age of 72. In 1937, Whitty made her American debut in Night Must Fall, for which she earned her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was May Whitty?
May Whitty was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
What movies or shows has May Whitty been in?
May Whitty has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Sign of the Ram (1948), Green Dolphin Street (1947), If Winter Comes (1947), This Time for Keeps (1947), Devotion (1946).
Where can I find more information about May Whitty?
You can find more about May Whitty on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
