Evelyn Varden

Biography

Evelyn Varden was a Cherokee American character actress born Mae Evelyn Hall on June 12, 1893. She began her career at 16 and rose to prominence in the theater, starring in notable roles such as Mrs. Burns in "Hilda Crane" and Marie in "Désirée". Her breakout role in the original production of Our Town cemented her stage presence, which she showcased until her final Broadway appearance in The Bad Seed.