Nedra Volz
An apple dumpling of a darling, character actress Nedra Volz had one of those slightly vacant, twinkly-eyed faces absolutely designed for light sitcoms and commercial work. Although she didn't come into her own until past retirement age, she enjoyed a solid two-decade ride delightfully amusing audiences all over. The diminutive Iowa native was born in a trunk to vaudeville parents in 1908 and was immediately thrust onto the stage as "Baby Nedra" in tent shows and similar venues. A band singer and radio performer in her early adult years, maternal instincts took over after marrying her husband in 1944 and she raised two children. But the spark never completely died. In the 1950s she was performing again in community theater shows.
Filmography (44 titles)
5.2MovieThe Great White Hype
Old Lady · 1996
4.9MovieThe Silence of the Hams
Ranger's Wife · 1994
5.0MovieBetrayal of the Dove
Old Woman · 1993
7.1ShowThe Commish
1991
7.8ShowStep by Step
1991
Babes
1990
7.1ShowThe Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
1989
6.6ShowCoach
Gertrude · 1989
7.0ShowTV 101
Momma Steadman · 1988
5.7ShowDear John
Dotty · 1988
3.8MovieMortuary Academy
Helen · 1988
6.8ShowDesigning Women
1986
7.7ShowALF
Cat Woman · 1986
5.4MovieMoving Violations
Mrs. Loretta Houk · 1985
6.0MovieLust in the Dust
Big Ed · 1985
7.4ShowWho's the Boss?
1984
7.3ShowNight Court
Little Old Lady · 1984
7.5MovieLast of the Great Survivors
Gladys · 1984
6.6ShowScarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
7.5ShowThe A-Team
Babbette · 1983
6.0ShowFilthy Rich
Winona 'Mother B' Beck · 1982
3.4MovieNational Lampoon's Movie Madness
Old Lady ("Growing Yourself") · 1982
7.5MovieGridlock
Mrs. Felcher · 1980
4.2ShowCondominium
Mrs. Conlaw · 1980
6.6MovieLittle Miss Marker
Mrs. Clancy · 1980
5.8Movie10
Mrs. Kissell · 1979
Hanging In
1979
7.4ShowThe Dukes of Hazzard
Miz Emma Tisdale · 1979
7.1ShowDiff'rent Strokes
Adelaide Brubaker · 1978
7.6ShowWKRP in Cincinnati
Mrs. Burstyn · 1978