Lela Bliss
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.
Filmography (36 titles)
10.0MovieThe Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Mrs. Chester (archive footage) · 2019
8.0ShowThe Addams Family
Mrs. Harvey Saunders · 1964
6.5MovieBells Are Ringing
Party Guest (uncredited) · 1960
8.5ShowThe Twilight Zone
Mrs. Chester · 1959
6.5MovieAsk Any Girl
Mrs. Webson (uncredited) · 1959
7.0MovieAuntie Mame
Party Guest (uncredited) · 1958
6.9ShowMaverick
Mrs. Shelbourne · 1957
5.4MovieThe Opposite Sex
Wealthy Matron (uncredited) · 1956
6.5MovieThree for Jamie Dawn
Mrs. Hopp · 1956
10.0MovieHook a Crook
Mrs. Van Sickle (uncredited) · 1955
7.5MovieAin't Misbehavin'
Mrs. Hanover-Burke (uncredited) · 1955
7.0MovieThe Big Tip Off
Mrs. Marshall · 1955
6.1MovieSusan Slept Here
Intoxicated Woman in Elevator (uncredited) · 1954
6.5MovieThe Blue Gardenia
Miss Stanley (uncredited) · 1953
9.0MovieArmy Bound
Mrs. Harris · 1952
6.8ShowFour Star Playhouse
Emma Kinsolving · 1952
4.3MovieThe Rose Bowl Story
Miss Atkinson · 1952
5.2MovieYoung Man with Ideas
Mrs. Tom Hanley (uncredited) · 1952
6.8MovieGhost Chasers
Margo · 1951
6.2MovieThe Company She Keeps
Window Shopper (uncredited) · 1951
6.5MovieTo Please a Lady
Regina's Secretary · 1950
6.1MovieNever a Dull Moment
Mama Dude (uncredited) · 1950
7.3MovieIntruder in the Dust
Mrs. Mallison · 1949
5.7MovieMiss Mink of 1949
Phoebe · 1949
7.1MovieThe Snake Pit
Miss Greene (uncredited) · 1948
7.5MovieGive My Regards to Broadway
Mrs. Boyd · 1948
7.2MovieI Remember Mama
Head Nurse (uncredited) · 1948
6.5MovieGas House Kids Go West
Mrs. Crowley · 1947
7.4MovieMiracle on 34th Street
Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited) · 1947
7.0MovieThe Dark Mirror
Mrs. Didriksen · 1946