Augusta Dabney facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Augusta Dabney
Dabney in Young Doctor Malone in 1962
Born	Augusta Keith Dabney (1918-10-23)October 23, 1918 Berkeley, California, U.S.
Died	February 4, 2008(2008-02-04) (aged 89) Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1949–2001
Spouse(s)	Kevin McCarthy ​ ​ (m. 1941; div. 1964)​ William Prince ​ ​ (m. 1964; died 1996)​
Children	3

Augusta Keith Dabney (born October 23, 1918 – died February 4, 2008) was an American actress. She was famous for her many roles in soap operas. One of her most well-known roles was Isabelle Alden on the TV show Loving. She played this kind, wealthy character for several years.

Early Life and Education

Augusta Dabney was born in Berkeley, California, on October 23, 1918. Her parents were Thomas G. and Jessie Dabney. She grew up in Berkeley.

Augusta went to the University of California at Berkeley. She was part of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority there. In 1937, she moved to New York City. She wanted to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Acting Career

Augusta Dabney had a long career in acting. She performed in many plays and on television and in movies.

Broadway and Early TV

Augusta started her acting career on Broadway. Her first Broadway play was Abe Lincoln in Illinois in 1938. Her last Broadway show was Sacrilege in 1995.

In the early days of television, she appeared in many live TV shows. These included Studio One, Kraft Television Theatre, and Robert Montgomery Presents. These shows often told a different story each week.

Soap Opera Roles

Augusta Dabney was very well-known for her work in daytime soap operas. She played many different characters over the years.

• She was Tracey Malone in Young Dr. Malone.
• She played Laura Baxter on Another World from 1964 to 1965.
• She had two different roles on As the World Turns.
• She was the first actress to play Barbara Norris on Guiding Light in 1970.
• She played Betty Kahlman Barry on A World Apart from 1970 to 1971.
• She was Caroline Chandler on General Hospital from 1975 to 1976.
• She played Helena Ashley on One Life to Live in 1979.
• She was Theodora Van Allen on The Doctors from 1980 to 1981.
• Her most famous soap opera role was Isabelle Alden on Loving. She played this role from 1983 to 1987, then again from 1988 to 1991, and one last time from 1994 to 1995.

Film Appearances

Augusta Dabney also acted in several films. Her first movie was That Night! in 1957. Her last film role was in The Paper in 1994. In 1957, she was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in That Night!.

Personal Life

Augusta Dabney married actor Kevin McCarthy on September 12, 1941. They had three children together. They were married for 23 years before they divorced in 1964.

Her second husband was actor William Prince. They got married in 1964. They stayed married until he passed away in 1996. Augusta and William acted together in several shows. They appeared on Young Dr. Malone, Another World, As the World Turns, and A World Apart. They also played a married couple in the movie The Paper (1994).

Augusta Dabney's last acting performance was in an episode of the TV show 100 Centre Street in 2001.

Death

Augusta Dabney passed away on February 4, 2008. She was 89 years old. She died in Dobbs Ferry, New York, after being ill for some time.

Filmography