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Colleen Dewhurst Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 31, 2026: By Josphat Gachie

Colleen Dewhurst is a Canadian actor best known for playing Josie Hogan in A Moon for the Misbegotten.

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Best Known For:A Moon for the Misbegotten
Breakthrough:Became known as the 'Queen of Off-Broadway' for her powerful stage presence in 1958

10 Quick Facts About Colleen Dewhurst

  • Full Name: Colleen Dewhurst
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: A Moon for the Misbegotten
  • Age: 101 years old
  • Date of Birth: June 3, 1924
  • Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Specialization: Actor
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M

Colleen Dewhurst Age

Colleen Dewhurst is about 102 years old as of 2026. Colleen Dewhurst was born in 1924.

Colleen Dewhurst Height

Colleen Dewhurst stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.

Education

She attended Milwaukee-Downer College.

  • Milwaukee-Downer College

Rise to Fame

Colleen Dewhurst rose to prominence for her role on the television show Anne of Green Gables.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Anne of Green Gables, Murphy Brown, and A Moon for the Misbegotten.

Other

  • Work: Anne of Green Gables (Marilla Cuthbert, 1985)
  • Work: Murphy Brown (Avery Brown Sr., 1989-1991)
  • Work: A Moon for the Misbegotten (Josie Hogan, 1973) — Broadway production

Awards & Achievements

  • Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play — Tony Awards — A Moon for the Misbegotten
  • Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress — Emmy Awards — Murphy Brown

Colleen Dewhurst Family & Relationships

Colleen Dewhurst is divorced. She has 2 children, including Campbell Scott and Alexander Scott.

  • Father: Ferdinand Augustus Dewhurst
  • Mother: Frances Marie Dewhurst
  • Children:
    • Campbell Scott (1961)
    • Alexander Scott (1960)

Lesser Known Facts

  • She served as the president of Actors' Equity Association from 1985 until her death.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Colleen Dewhurst
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: June 3, 1924
  • Age: 101
  • Birthday: June 3
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 8 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Ferdinand Augustus Dewhurst
  • Mother: Frances Marie Dewhurst
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • George C. Scott (Spouse • Former Husband (married twice))
  • Campbell Scott (Child • Son, also an actor)

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