Celeste Holm (April 29th, 1917 – July 15th, 2012) was an American stage, film and television actress. Holm won an Academy Award for her performance in Elia Kazan's Gentleman's Agreement (1947), and was nominated for her roles in Come to the Stable (1949) and All About Eve (1950). She also is known for her performances in The Snake Pit (1948), A Letter to Three Wives (1949), and High Society (1956). She is also known for originating the role of Ado Annie in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! (1943).
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Holm first appeared in the 1953 Parade as "Lil' Bo Peep" and at the 60th Anniversary Parade as "The Fairy Godmother".