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Florence Eldridge (Florence McKechnie) was born on 5 September, 1901 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., is an American actress (1901–1988). Discover Florence Eldridge's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

Popular As Florence McKechnie
Occupation Actress
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 5 September, 1901
Birthday 5 September
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Date of death 1 August, 1988
Died Place Long Beach, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Florence Eldridge Height, Weight & Measurements

At 87 years old, Florence Eldridge height is 5' 4½" (1.64 m) .

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Height 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
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Who Is Florence Eldridge's Husband?

Her husband is Howard Rumsey (m. 1921; div. 192?) Fredric March (m. 1927-1975)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Howard Rumsey (m. 1921; div. 192?) Fredric March (m. 1927-1975)
Sibling Not Available
Children 2

Florence Eldridge Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Florence Eldridge worth at the age of 87 years old? Florence Eldridge’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Florence Eldridge's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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1901

Florence Eldridge (born Florence McKechnie, September 5, 1901 – August 1, 1988) was an American actress.

1921

On March 19, 1921, Eldridge married Howard Rumsey, who owned the Empire Theater and the Knickerbocker Players (both in Syracuse) and the Manhattan Players of Rochester.

They were wed at her aunt's home in Maplewood, New Jersey.

1927

She was married to Fredric March from 1927 until his death in 1975, and appeared alongside him on stage and in seven films.

They adopted two children, Penelope and Anthony.

Like her husband, she was a liberal Democrat.

1930

The reference book American Theatre: A Chronicle of Comedy and Drama, 1930-1969 noted, "In the 1920s she won major attention in such plays as The Cat and the Canary and Six Characters in Search of an Author."

1957

She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play in 1957 for her performance in Long Day's Journey into Night.

Eldridge was born Florence McKechnie in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Charles J. McKechnie.

She attended public schools, including P.S. 85 and Girls' High School.

Eldridge made her Broadway debut at age 17 as a chorus member of Rock-a-Bye Baby at the Astor Theatre.

1965

In 1965, husband Fredric March and she did a world tour under the auspices of the U.S. State Department.

Eldridge wrote that they were "experimenting to see if an acting couple doing excerpts from plays on a bare stage could reach and appeal to a worldwide audience."