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Acting
Lela Bliss
Also known as: Lella Bliss, Lela Bliss-Hayden
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
May 11, 1896
Day of Death
May 15, 1980
Age at Death
84 years old
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Filmography
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Mrs. Chester (archive footage)
2019Movie
The Addams Family
Mrs. Harvey Saunders
1964TV
Bells Are Ringing
Party Guest (uncredited)
1960Movie
Ask Any Girl
Mrs. Webson (uncredited)
1959Movie
The Twilight Zone
Mrs. Chester
1959TV
Auntie Mame
Party Guest (uncredited)
1958Movie
Maverick
Mrs. Shelbourne
1957TV
Three for Jamie Dawn
Mrs. Hopp
1956Movie
The Opposite Sex
Wealthy Matron (uncredited)
1956Movie
The Big Tip Off
Mrs. Marshall
1955Movie
Hook a Crook
Mrs. Van Sickle (uncredited)
1955Movie
Ain't Misbehavin'
Mrs. Hanover-Burke (uncredited)
1955Movie
Susan Slept Here
Intoxicated Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
1954Movie
The Blue Gardenia
Miss Stanley (uncredited)
1953Movie
The Rose Bowl Story
Miss Atkinson
1952Movie
Army Bound
Mrs. Harris
1952Movie
Young Man with Ideas
Mrs. Tom Hanley (uncredited)
1952Movie
Four Star Playhouse
Emma Kinsolving
1952TV
Ghost Chasers
Margo
1951Movie
The Company She Keeps
Window Shopper (uncredited)
1951Movie
To Please a Lady
Regina's Secretary
1950Movie
Never a Dull Moment
Mama Dude (uncredited)
1950Movie
Intruder in the Dust
Mrs. Mallison
1949Movie
Miss Mink of 1949
Phoebe
1949Movie
The Snake Pit
Miss Greene (uncredited)
1948Movie
Give My Regards to Broadway
Mrs. Boyd
1948Movie
I Remember Mama
Head Nurse (uncredited)
1948Movie
Miracle on 34th Street
Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)
1947Movie
Gas House Kids Go West
Mrs. Crowley
1947Movie
The Dark Mirror
Mrs. Didriksen
1946Movie
Without Reservations
Bertha Randall (uncredited)
1946Movie
The Amazing Mr. Williams
Citizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
1939Movie
Home on the Rage
Mrs. Clyde (as Leila Bliss)
1938Movie
Hitch Hike To Heaven
Nadia De La Ney
1936Movie
The Loves of Letty
Hilda Gunning
1919Movie
Pretty Mrs. Smith
Letitia Proudfoot
1915Movie