Lela Bliss

Born: 11th of May 1896

Died: 15th of May 1980 (aged 84)

Biography:
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Lela Bliss (May 11, 1896 – May 15, 1980) was an American actress. She made her first silent film, Pretty Mrs. Smith, in 1915 and appeared in at least over 40 movies until the 1960s. Bliss appeared in supporting roles and bit parts in Hollywood films such as The Dark Mirror (1946), Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and Intruder in the Dust (1949). She often played mothers, neighbours or society women. Since the 1950s, Bliss also appeared frequently on popular television shows including "My Little Margie" as Trixie Wilson, the mother of Margie's boyfriend in the 1952 episode "Vern's Chums", The Twilight Zone, Maverick, Mister Ed and The Addams Family. She ended her acting career with a guest role in That Girl in 1967.

Lela Bliss's Filmography

Bells Are Ringing

Bells Are Ringing

  •   Movie
  • 1960
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

  •   TV Show
  • 1959
Mrs. Chester
Intruder in the Dust

Intruder in the Dust

  •   Movie
  • 1949
Mrs. Mallison
Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

  •   Movie
  • 1947
Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)