Brenda Marshall: Brenda Marshall. Actress: The Sea Hawk. This alluring hazel-eyed 1940s leading lady was born Ardis Ankerson on the Philippine island of Negros, one of two siblings. Her father was Otto Peter Ankerson who held an important position as overseer of a large sugar plantation. Following the premature death of her mother in 1925, Ardis and her sister were packed off to San Antonio to complete their education. Ardis was voted...
Known For: The Sea Hawk (Doña Maria), Strange Impersonation (Nora Goodrich), Captains of the Clouds (Emily Foster), The Constant Nymph (Toni Sanger)