Marjorie Bennett
Marjorie Bennett (15 January 1896 – 14 June 1982) was an Australian actress. She was born in York, Western Australia.
Marjorie Bennett | |
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Bennett in 1922 | |
| Born | 15 January 1896 York, Western Australia, Australia |
| Died | 14 June 1982 (aged 86) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1917–1980 |
| Spouse(s) | William Cady Jr.
(m. 1932; died 1976) |
| Relatives | Enid Bennett (sister) |
Her many movies include small parts in the Joan Crawford movies Autumn Leaves (waitress), Female on the Beach (Mrs. Murchison), and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Dehlia Flagg); a voice part in Disney's One Hundred and One Dalmatians (Duchess); and a speaking part in Mary Poppins (Miss Lark).
Her many television appearances include the recurring parts of Mrs. Neimeyer in The Bob Cummings Show; Birdie Brockway in the early years of Lassie, Mrs. Downey in CHiPs; and Mrs. Kenny in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.
Bennett died in Hollywood, California on 14 June 1982 at the age of 86.[1]
References
- ↑ Marjorie Bennett Dead at 87; Acted in Chaplin's 'Limelight'. 22 June 1982. https://www.nytimes.com/1982/06/22/obituaries/marjorie-bennett-dead-at-87-acted-in-chaplin-s-limelight.html. Retrieved 6 September 2010.