Lela Bliss

Biography

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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.

Known For

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration 2019 ★ 10.0
The Addams Family 1964 ★ 8.0
Bells Are Ringing 1960 ★ 6.5
The Twilight Zone 1959 ★ 8.5
Ask Any Girl 1959 ★ 6.5
Auntie Mame 1958 ★ 7.0
Maverick 1957 ★ 7.0
The Opposite Sex 1956 ★ 5.4
Ain't Misbehavin' 1955 ★ 7.5
Susan Slept Here 1954 ★ 6.1
The Blue Gardenia 1953 ★ 6.5
Four Star Playhouse 1952 ★ 6.8
Army Bound 1952 ★ 9.0
Young Man with Ideas 1952 ★ 5.2
The Company She Keeps 1951 ★ 6.2
Never a Dull Moment 1950 ★ 6.1
To Please a Lady 1950 ★ 6.5
Intruder in the Dust 1949 ★ 7.3
The Snake Pit 1948 ★ 7.1
I Remember Mama 1948 ★ 7.2
Miracle on 34th Street 1947 ★ 7.4
The Dark Mirror 1946 ★ 7.0
Without Reservations 1946 ★ 6.2
The Amazing Mr. Williams 1939 ★ 6.0