Norma Varden

Biography

Norma Varden was a child prodigy who trained as a concert pianist in Paris before transitioning to acting. She established herself as a leading lady of the Aldwych Theatre company in England and went on to have a long and distinguished film career, with notable roles in films like Casablanca and Gentleman Prefer Blondes. Varden's versatility allowed her to play a range of characters, from haughty upper-class roles to supporting parts.