Madeleine Sherwood

Madeleine Sherwood, born as Madeleine Louise Hélène Thornton, was a prominent Canadian actress known for her prolific work in stage, film, and television. She was born on November 13, 1922, and made her first stage appearance at the young age of four. Her professional career took off in Montreal, where she worked in CBC dramas and soap operas. She moved to New York City in 1950, marking the beginning of her illustrious Broadway career. She played varied roles in 18 original Broadway productions such as Arturo Ui, Do I Hear a Waltz?, and The Crucible. She received an Obie Award for Best Actress for her performance in Hey You, Light Man! on Off-Broadway. Sherwood is best remembered for her roles as Mae/Sister Woman and Miss Lucy in both the Broadway and film versions of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Sweet Bird of Youth. On the television front, she was recognized for her role as Reverend Mother Placido in The Flying Nun.