Zasu Pitts
Acting
Born January 2, 1894 · Parsons, Kansas, USA
Biography
Zasu Pitts was an American actress who starred in many silent dramas and comedies, transitioning successfully to mostly comedy films with the advent of sound films. She may be best known for her performance in Erich von Stroheim's epic silent film Greed. Based on her performance, von Stroheim labeled Pitts "the greatest dramatic actress". He also featured her in his films The Honeymoon (1928), The Wedding March (1928), War Nurse (1930) and Walking Down Broadway, released as Hello, Sister! (1933). However, for the most part, with the advent of sound Pitts was mostly relegated to comedy parts.…
Known For · 40 titles
Perry Mason
What's My Line?
The Philco Television Playhouse
Burke's Law
The 20th Century Fox Hour
The Gale Storm Show
Screen Director's Playhouse
Private Secretary
Guestward, Ho!
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
General Electric Theater
The Dennis O'Keefe Show
Greed
Seed
Westward Passage
Passion Flower
Love Birds
Shopworn
Professional Sweetheart
The Bad Sister
Hollywood
Hello, Sister!
Her Private Life
The Thrill of It All
Nurse Edith Cavell
Mr. Skitch
The Gay Bride
Naughty but Nice
Buck Privates
Blondie of the Follies
Life with Father
Denver and Rio Grande
Hot Tip
The Lottery Bride
This Could Be the Night
Private Scandal
Old Shoes
Wife Savers
The Big Parade of Comedy
So's Your Aunt Emma!