Nina Consuelo Maud Fock
| Sign | Taurus |
| Born | Apr 20, 1924 Leiden, Netherlands |
| Died | Dec 5, 2008 Los Angeles, CA |
| Age | Died at 84 |
| Final Resting PlaceForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) | |
Nina Foch | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1943-2007 |
| Top Roles | Bithiah, Gretchen Brendan, Harem Girl, Helena Glabrus, Constantia |
| Top Genres | Drama, Crime, Comedy, Film Noir, Adventure, Mystery |
| Top Topics | Romance (Comic), Book-Based, Ancient World |
| Top Collaborators | Franklyn Farnum, Cecil B. DeMille (Director), Henry Wilcoxon, Henry Corden |
| Shares birthday with | Harold Lloyd, Gregory Ratoff, Bruce Cabot see more.. |
Nina Foch Overview:
Legendary actress, Nina Foch, was born Nina Consuelo Maud Fock on Apr 20, 1924 in Leiden, Netherlands. Foch died at the age of 84 on Dec 5, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA and was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) Cemetery in Glendale, CA.
MINI BIO:
Aristocratic, cool, resourceful, blonde, Dutch-born Hollywood actress, the daughter of composer-conductor Dirk Fock and actress Consuelo Flowerton (1900-1965). She gave some excellent performances in the mid-forties that might have set her up for a star career, but she lacked a definitive personality and, after a spell in television and theatre, was confined to top supporting roles. Oscar nominated for Executive Smile. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
.Although Foch was nominated for one Oscar, she never won a competitive Academy Award.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1954 | Best Supporting Actress | Executive Suite (1954) | Erica Martin | Nominated |
She was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Motion Pictures and Television.
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By Dawn on Oct 23, 2011 From Noir and Chick Flicks
(April 20, 1924 - December 5, 2008). Her mother was the actress and singer Consuelo Flowerton, who returned to the U.S. after her marriage to Foch's father, classical music conductor Dirk Fock ended. Nina could play the piano but, was more interested in acting. Foch, mostly played, foreig... Read full article
By Art on Apr 21, 2011 From Classic Cinema Gold
“Believe it or not, teaching is the most rewarding thing I do. It has been the most successful thing I’ve done in my life.” ~ was a Dutch-born American actress and leading lady in many 1940s and 1950s films. Foch’s movie fame came during the height of th... Read full article
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Nina Foch Quotes:
[Reminding Memnet of her vow, when she noticed the ark, 30 years earlier]
Ralph Hughes: You haven't forgotten us again, have you, Marian?
Julia Ross: You know perfectly well I'm Julia Ross!
Morgan Vallin: That bulge in your coat pocket - the gun with which you shot the detective, no doubt.
Johnny Allegro: No doubt.
Morgan Vallin: Give it to me.
[Allegro gives the gun to Vallin]
Morgan Vallin: Ugly, noisy, smelly. No skill needed. A stupid, dangerous toy. Any doddering fool without muscle or talent could fire that.
[He picks up a bow and arrow]
Morgan Vallin: Now this - this is something different. Strength, skill, grace. A weapon for a man of culture.
Johnny Allegro: In a tough spot, give me a trigger instead of a piece of string.
[Vallin draws the bow and points it at Allegro]
Morgan Vallin: You're in a tight spot now, or didn't you know it?
Johnny Allegro: Maybe I'm not very bright.
Morgan Vallin: Either you're a very brave man, or you underestimate me. And I will not be underestimated. Do you hear?
[He fires the arrow and hits the mounted head of a ram on the far wall. The hit is directly between the eyes]
Johnny Allegro: Not a bad shot.
Morgan Vallin: Thank you. Would you care to demonstrate your skill with this thing?
[He hands the gun back to him]
Johnny Allegro: I couldn't match that with a shotgun. You win, Mr. Vallin.
Morgan Vallin: Just get the feel of this bow.
[He takes back the gun and gives Allegro the bow]
Morgan Vallin: Pull back on that string. Takes muscle to pull 70 pounds, doesn't it? That bow will outshoot anything but a high-powered rifle. An arrow from it is more deadly than a bullet. Why, I've killed antelope, wild boar, mountain lions...
Johnny Allegro: Suppose a man wanted to commit suicide with a thing like this. How would he go about it?
Morgan Vallin: You have a sense of humor. I like that. And it's not inconceivable that I might like you. You no doubt need some rest.
Johnny Allegro: Sounds like a good idea. I could use a little sleep.
Morgan Vallin: [Vallin speaks to the servant] Take the gentleman's things and show him up to the guest room.
Johnny Allegro: Oh, I don't have any things. I didn't get a chance to pack.
Morgan Vallin: Who knows? Perhaps you have enough. Maybe more than you need.
Johnny Allegro: Good night. Good night, Mrs. Vallin.
Glenda Chapman: Good night, Johnny.
[Allegro leaves the room]
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