Lela Bliss
Known For
Acting
Born
1896-05-11 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
1980-05-15
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.
Most Known For
The Twilight Zone
as Mrs. Chester
Maverick
as Mrs. Shelbourne
The Addams Family
as Mrs. Harvey Saunders
Four Star Playhouse
as Emma Kinsolving
Miracle on 34th Street
as Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)
Without Reservations
as Bertha Randall (uncredited)
Auntie Mame
as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Snake Pit
as Miss Greene (uncredited)
Army Bound
as Mrs. Harris
The Opposite Sex
as Wealthy Matron (uncredited)
Susan Slept Here
as Intoxicated Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
The Blue Gardenia
as Miss Stanley (uncredited)
Bells Are Ringing
as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Dark Mirror
as Mrs. Didriksen
Ask Any Girl
as Mrs. Webson (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Mrs. Chester (archive footage)
Intruder in the Dust
as Mrs. Mallison
To Please a Lady
as Regina's Secretary
Miss Mink of 1949
as Phoebe
Ghost Chasers
as Margo