Lillian Bronson
Lillian Bronson | |
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 Bronson in Hollywood and Vine (1945) | |
| Born | Lillian Rumsey Bronson October 21, 1902 Lockport, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1995 (aged 92) San Clemente, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1930–1975 |
| Spouse | Henry Daniels Mygatt (m. 1936–1943) |
Lillian Rumsey Bronson (October 21, 1902 – August 2, 1995
She performed in more than 80 films and 100 television productions.[1][2]
Biography
In 1930 Bronson made her debut on Broadway as the Exchange Operator in Louis Weitzenkorn's Five Star Final.
In 1943, Bronson appeared in the movie Happy Land as Mattie Dyer. Her television debut was the episode "The Druid Circle" of The Philco Television Playhouse, that aired on March 6, 1949, in the role of Miss Dagnall.
She appeared in four episodes of Perry Mason. She appeared as Clara Mayfield in the 1957 episode "The Case of the Sulky Girl" and as the judge in the 1958 episode "The Case of the Corresponding Corpse", the 1959 episode "The Case of the Shattered Dream", and the 1960 episode "The Case of the Clumsy Clown". In March of 1959, Bronson appeared in the Leave It To Beaver episode, "The Haunted House", as Miss Cooper. She appeared as Erma Bishop in the 1960 episode of The Andy Griffith Show "The Beauty Contest".
Bronson's final movie appearance was in the film Kisses for My President (1964), in which she played the part of Miss Currier.
She then appeared in a long series of minor characters for many television series until the mid-1970s, including many western genres. She became widely known for her role as the grandmother in the Kings Row television series.
Bronson's final appearance on television was as "Grandma Nussbaum", Fonzie's grandmother, in the episode "Fonzie Moves In" of the ABC-TV sitcom series Happy Days, which aired on September 9, 1975.
Death and legacy
Bronson spent her last few years in Laguna Beach. She died in a San Clemente, California, hospital on August 2, 1995.[1][2]
"Old Woman of the Freeway" mural
In 1974,
Selected filmography
- Beauty on Parade (1950)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1956) (Season 2 Episode 5: "None Are So Blind") - Neighbor
- Rawhide (1961) – Mrs. Lefever in S4:E2, "The Sendoff"
- Spencer's Mountain (1963) - Grandma Spencer
- Marnie (1964) - Mrs. Maitland (uncredited)
References
- ^ a b c d Oliver, Myrna (August 4, 1995). "Obituaries : Lillian Bronson; Longtime Actress, Model for Mural - Los Angeles Times". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ New York Times. August 5, 1995. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "LA's Freeway Lady mural to be retired in San Fernando Valley". Los Angeles Daily News (.com). April 13, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
External links
- Lillian Bronson at AllMovie
- Lillian Bronson at IMDb
- Lillian Bronson at the Internet Broadway Database
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