American actress (1906–1968) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beatrice “Bea” Benaderet (April 4, 1906 – October 13, 1968)[1] was an American actress. She was born in New York City and raised in San Francisco, California.
Bea Benaderet | |
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Born | Beatrice Benaderet April 4, 1906 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 13, 1968 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged
Cause of death | Lung cancer and pneumonia |
Resting place | Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California |
Years active | 1926–1968 |
Spouse(s) | Jim Bannon (1938–1950; divorced); 2 children Eugene Twombly (1957–1968; her death) |
She appeared in many television shows, which included a starring role in the 1960s television series Petticoat Junction and Green Acres as Shady Rest Hotel owner Kate Bradley.
She also appeared in supporting roles as Blanche Morton in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show and as the original voice of Betty Rubble during the first four seasons of The Flintstones, and in The Beverly Hillbillies as Pearl Bodine.
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