Virginia Hammond

Virginia Hammond (August 20, 1893 – April 6, 1972) was an American film and theatre actress. Her stage name is from the State of Virginia, and her mother’s maiden name.

Early life Hammond was born as Louise Shumate in Staunton, Virginia, Thomas Jackson Shumate (originally: de la Chaumette) who died shortly after her birth.

Career Hammond began her career in 1907, where she made her theatre debut in the Broadway play, titled, John the Baptist. She continued her career, mainly appearing on theatre, in which her credits includes, Our American Cousin, The Famous Mrs. Fair, Tumble In, What's Your Husband Doing?, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Arsène Lupin, What the Doctor Ordered and Desert Sands, among others. in which she played the role of "Mrs. Upperwon". In her film career, Hammond starred and co-starred in films, such as, Anybody's Woman, The Great Impersonation,

Hammond died in April 1972 in Washington, D.C., at the age of 78. She was buried in Fort Lincoln Cemetery.