Marjorie Gateson 1891 – 1977

Biography

Marjorie Gateson was born on January 17, 1891, in Brooklyn, New York, during a vibrant era of American theater and entertainment. She would go on to establish herself as an accomplished actress, contributing to the performing arts throughout much of the twentieth century. Her career spanned decades during which she brought characters to life on stage and screen, earning recognition for her craft and dedication to the theatrical world.

Throughout her life, Marjorie remained connected to her Brooklyn roots, the borough where she was born serving as both her starting point and her final home. She built a life centered around her passion for acting, becoming part of the rich cultural landscape of her era. Her work reflected the talents and discipline required of professional performers of her time.

Marjorie Gateson passed away on April 17, 1977, in Brooklyn at the age of eighty-six, after a life fully lived in service to her art. She succumbed to pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated performer. She was laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Queens, New York, where she remains honored among her community’s notable figures.