Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress. Although she began with the Mercury Theatre, appeared in more than seventy films beginning with Citizen Kane and on dozens of television shows during a career that spanned more than thirty years, Moorehead is most widely known to modern audiences for her role as the witch Endora in the series Bewitched. While rarely playing leads in films, Moorehead's skill at character development and range earned her one Emmy Award and two Golden Globe awards in addition to four Academy Award and six Emmy Award nominations. Moorehead's transition to television won acclaim for drama and comedy. She could play many different types, but often portrayed haughty, arrogant characters.

Agnes Moorehead

Acting Born December 6, 1900 – Died April 30, 1974 Clinton, Massachusetts, USA

Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress. Although she began with the Mercury Theatre, appeared in more than seventy films beginning with Citizen Kane and on dozens of television shows during a career that spanned more than thirty years, Moorehead is most widely known to modern audiences for her role as the witch Endora in the series Bewitched.

While rarely playing leads in films, Moorehead's skill at character development and range earned her one Emmy Award and two Golden Globe awards in addition to four Academy Award and six Emmy Award nominations. Moorehead's transition to television won acclaim for drama and comedy. She could play many different types, but often portrayed haughty, arrogant characters.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Host

Bewitched

Endora

Wagon Train

Mary Halstead

The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest

Matinee Theater

The Virginian

Emma Garvey

The Twilight Zone

Woman

Love, American Style

Mrs. Cooper

The Red Skelton Show

Bertha Bluenose

The Rifleman

Bertie Hoakam