Alice Pearce
Biography
An American actress who began as a nightclub comedienne, Alice Pearce later performed on Broadway. Born in New York City, she studied drama at Sarah Lawrence College and graduated in 1940. Gene Kelly brought her to Hollywood for the 1949 film adaptation of On the Town, where she repeated her stage role from the show's initial Broadway run. Critics and the public responded warmly to her comic work. Further movie parts and Broadway appearances followed, and in the 1953 to 1954 season she was a regular on ABC's Jamie. In 1964 she declined the Grandmama role in The Addams Family, then joined Bewitched as the nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz. Her character's alarmed reactions to the witchcraft across the street ran through many early episodes. She stayed with Bewitched until 1966 and was replaced by Sandra Gould, and she received a posthumous Emmy for her supporting work in a comedy series.
48years old at death
- Born New York City
- Died Hollywood
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Alicia Pearce (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 9
- Career span
- 17 years1949 to 1966
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Big break
Pearce started out as a nightclub comedienne and then won a part in the original Broadway run of On the Town. Gene Kelly was impressed enough to make her the only cast member in the 1949 film.
A role that slipped away
In 1964 Alice Pearce was approached to play Grandmama on The Addams Family but turned the part down, and it went to Blossom Rock.
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Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Frank Tashlin directed two of these films. Five actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Frank TashlinDirector, 2 films, 1964 to 1966
All films by Frank Tashlin
Awards
One award and honor, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Awards | |||
| 1966 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Bewitched | Won |
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