Bea Benaderet
American actress (1906–1968)
Beatrice “Bea” Benaderet (April 4, 1906 – October 13, 1968)[1] was an American actress. She was born in New York City and raised in San Francisco, California.
Bea Benaderet | |
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 Benadaret in 1966. | |
| Born | Beatrice Benaderet April 4, 1906 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 1968 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer and pneumonia |
| Resting place | Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
| Years active | 1926–1968 |
| Spouse(s) | Jim Bannon (1938–1950; divorced); 2 children Eugene Twombly (1957–1968; her death) |
She appeared in many television shows, which included a starring role in the 1960s television series Petticoat Junction and Green Acres as Shady Rest Hotel owner Kate Bradley.
She also appeared in supporting roles as Blanche Morton in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show and as the original voice of Betty Rubble during the first four seasons of The Flintstones, and in The Beverly Hillbillies as Pearl Bodine.
References
change- ↑ California Deaths, 1940-1997. Family Tree Legends Records Collection (Online Database) Archived 2013-10-02 at the Wayback Machine confirms the 1906 birth year.
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