Background
Gilchrist was born Rose Constance Gilchrist in Brooklyn, New New York Her mother, Martha Daniels, was an actress. Gilchrist followed in her mother"s footsteps, making her stage debut in London at age 16.
Gilchrist was born Rose Constance Gilchrist in Brooklyn, New New York Her mother, Martha Daniels, was an actress. Gilchrist followed in her mother"s footsteps, making her stage debut in London at age 16.
She eventually made her way to Hollywood, where she was signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to a 10-year contract in 1939. After playing Purity Pinker in the 1954 film Long John Silver, she reprised her role, as did Robert Newton, in the television series The Adventures of Long John Silver. She is perhaps best known today for her role as Norah Muldoon in the 1958 film Auntie Mame, and possibily her rather meaty role in the 1949 film A Letter to Three Wives.
She was also seen on television"s General Electric Theater.
Gilchrist"s Broadway credits include Ladies and Gentlemen, Work Is for Horses, Excursion, and Mulato. Gilchrist died on March 3, 1985, aged 84.