Grace George

Grace George
Grace George in 1903 dressed for role in play "Pretty Polly"
Born	Grace George December 25, 1879 New York City, New York, United States
Died	May 19, 1961 (aged 81) New York City, New York, USA
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1894–1951

Grace George (December 25, 1879 – May 19, 1961) was a Broadway stage actress who appeared in two films.

She was born on December 25, 1879. She was married to producer William A. Brady and was stepmother to his daughter Alice Brady.

George appeared in the film, a silent called Tainted Money in 1915 She starred as Esther in the hugely successful 1899 Broadway adaptation Ben Hur from Lew Wallace's novel.

She appeared in the film, Johnny Come Lately in 1943 with James Cagney. In 1950 she was awarded the Delia Austrian Medal.

She died on May 19, 1961.

Grace George married William A. Brady in 1899. A son William Brady Jr. (1900–1935) was born in 1900. Brady Jr. married the actress Katharine Alexander and had a daughter Barbara Brady who became an actress. Her niece, Maude George, was a silent film character actor who appeared in a number of Erich von Stroheim films.