Grace Matthews

Grace Matthews (September 3, 1910 – May 15, 1995) was a Canadian actress in the era of old-time radio and the early years of television. She is perhaps best known for portraying Margo Lane in the radio program The Shadow.

Early years Matthews was born in Toronto, Canada, on September 3, 1910. She graduated from the University of Toronto and from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England.

Radio Matthews played Margo Lane in The Shadow 1946-1949. Lane was described in the program's scripts as the faithful companion of Lamont Cranston, alter ego of The Shadow. A February 5, 1987, article in the Milwaukee Journal reported Matthews' confusion about the programs: "The plots were so complicated I often had difficulty figuring them out. After the show, I'd go home and ask my husband ... to explain what had happened." Program !! Role

Carson McVicker Soldier's Wife and The Story of Dr. Susan, and she appeared often on Armstrong's Theatre of Today. In later years, she was heard in some episodes of CBS Radio Mystery Theater.

Stage Matthews' theatrical work included stock theater in Manitoba, Canada, and Ontario, Canada,

In Canada, Matthews was active in the Hart House Theatre

Television Matthews was seen in Road of Life, As the World Turns as Grace Baker #2, and The Guiding Light as Claudia Dillman. She also spent three years in London, England, acting in programs on ITV and the BBC. She also won the Beaver Award (for "Distinguished Service to Canadian Radio") in 1940.

Personal life Matthews married announcer and actor Court Benson in October 1940. They had a daughter, Andrea, and a son, Paul.

Death Matthews died May 15, 1995, in Mount Kisco, New York.