Lela Bliss

Born: 1896-05-11

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Known For

Miracle on 34th Street
Auntie Mame
The Blue Gardenia
The Dark Mirror
The Snake Pit
I Remember Mama
The Opposite Sex
Bells Are Ringing
The Company She Keeps
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

Top Movie Credits

Miracle on 34th Street Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)
Auntie Mame Party Guest (uncredited)
The Blue Gardenia Miss Stanley (uncredited)
The Dark Mirror Mrs. Didriksen
The Snake Pit Miss Greene (uncredited)
I Remember Mama Head Nurse (uncredited)
The Opposite Sex Wealthy Matron (uncredited)
Bells Are Ringing Party Guest (uncredited)
The Company She Keeps Window Shopper (uncredited)