Still of Edith Massey in Desperate Living (1977)
Caption: Still of Edith Massey in Desperate Living (1977)
Actress, Composer
Born: May 28, 1918
Star sign: Gemini
Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Known for: Pink Flamingos (1972), Polyester (1981), Desperate Living (1977), Female Trouble (1974)
Source: IMDB
The wonderfully eccentric, snaggle-toothed Edith Massey met director John Waters while working as a barmaid and as the owner of a thrift shop, Edith's Shopping Bag at Fells Point, Baltimore. Captured by her effervescent charm, Waters cast Massey in Multiple Maniacs (1970) as Jesus's mother. Her next role was as Mama Edie in Pink Flamingos (1972). ...