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- Birth nameGertrude Dermott
- Gertrude Elliot was born on December 14, 1874 in Rockland, Maine, USA. She was an actress, known for Hamlet (1913), Hamlet (1915) and Masks and Faces (1917). She was married to Johnston Forbes-Robertson. She died on December 24, 1950 in Kent, England, UK.
- SpouseJohnston Forbes-Robertson(December 22, 1900 - November 6, 1937) (his death, 4 children)
- Sister of screen actress Maxine Elliott
- Stage actress.
- Her last stage role was as Queen Gertrude in Leslie Howard's 1936 Broadway production of "Hamlet".
- Four daughters with Johnston Forbes-Robinson; they were, at the time of his death: Jean Forbes-Robertson, Diana Forbes-Robertson (Mrs. Vincent Sheean), Mrs. Maxine Miles, and Chloe Forbes-Robertson. He was also grandfather of Joanna Van Gyseghem (Jean's daughter).
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