Eleanor Audley
Known for
An American actress with a commanding voice that made her one of Disney's great animated villains. She provided the voice and inspiration for Lady Tremaine, the wicked stepmother in 'Cinderella' (1950), and the sinister fairy Maleficent in 'Sleeping Beauty' (1959), two of the studio's most memorable antagonists. She also worked steadily in early television, including 'Green Acres' and 'My Three Sons'. Her regal, icy diction gave those characters their lasting menace. She died in 1991, remembered as the American actress behind some of animation's most indelible villains.
Eleanor Audley
23 Movies
19 Series
An American actress with a commanding voice that made her one of Disney's great animated villains. She provided the voice and inspiration for Lady Tremaine, the wicked stepmother in 'Cinderella' (1950), and the sinister fairy Maleficent in 'Sleeping Beauty' (1959), two of the studio's most memorable antagonists. She also worked steadily in early television, including 'Green Acres' and 'My Three Sons'. Her regal, icy diction gave those characters their lasting menace. She died in 1991, remembered as the American actress behind some of animation's most indelible villains.
Movies
Plays Maleficent (voice)
Sleeping Beauty
1959
Plays Lady Tremaine (voice)
Cinderella
1950
Plays Mrs. Trask
The Second Time Around
1961
Plays Mrs. Durham
Hook, Line and Sinker
1969
Plays Mrs. Dow
I'll Take Sweden
1965
Plays Blanche
Cell 2455 Death Row
1955
Plays Mrs. Livingston
Gambling House
1950
Plays Mrs. Hathaway
Home Before Dark
1958
Plays Pendleton's Secretary
The Unguarded Moment
1956
Plays Mrs. Montchesington
Prince of Players
1955
Plays Miss Brendel
Pretty Baby
1950
Plays Member of Atlanta Church Congregation
A Man Called Peter
1955
TV Shows
Plays Mrs. Billings
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
Plays Mrs. Potts
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
Plays Barbara's Mother
My Three Sons
1960
Plays Mother
Green Acres
1965
Plays Lois Gilbert
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Alice Martin
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Mrs. Whitney
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Cynthia Semple
The Millionaire
1955
Plays Mrs. Deneken
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
1957
Plays Mother Callahan
The Big Valley
1965
Plays Miss Peabody
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
1956
Plays Mrs. Carlton Murdock
Honey West
1965
Plays Miss Bennett
Letter to Loretta
1953
Plays Columnist
The Lucy Show
1962
Plays Miss Collingwood
Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958
Plays Cynthia
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Plays Saleslady
Father Knows Best
1954
Plays Mrs. Pomeroy
The Gale Storm Show
1956
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Hook, Line and Sinker
Full Filmography
Hook, Line and Sinker
Mrs. Durham
1969
Film
Honey West
Mrs. Carlton Murdock · 1 episode
1965–1966
TV
The Big Valley
Mother Callahan · 1 episode
1965
TV
The Lucy Show
Columnist · 1 episode
1965
TV
Green Acres
Mother · 2 episodes
1965–
TV
I'll Take Sweden
Mrs. Dow
1965
Film
The Beverly Hillbillies
Mrs. Potts · 3 episodes
1962–1964
TV
Kisses for My President
School Principal Osgood (uncredited)
1964
Film
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Mrs. Cartwright (uncredited)
1964
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eleanor Audley still alive?
Eleanor Audley passed away on November 25, 1991 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Eleanor Audley?
Eleanor Audley is best known for roles in Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, All That Heaven Allows.
How many movies has Eleanor Audley been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1950), Eleanor Audley has appeared in 23 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Eleanor Audley's first movie?
The career of Eleanor Audley began with Cinderella (1950).
What is Eleanor Audley's most recent movie or series?
Eleanor Audley's most recent release is Hook, Line and Sinker, which premiered on June 6, 1969.
What TV shows has Eleanor Audley appeared in?
On television, Eleanor Audley has appeared in The Twilight Zone, I Love Lucy, Perry Mason, The Beverly Hillbillies.
Eleanor Audley
1905-11-19 · Newark, New Jersey, USA
Eleanor Audley (November 19, 1905 – November 25, 1991) was an American actress who was a familiar radio and animation voice, in addition to her TV and film roles. She is best remembered on television as Eunice Douglas on Green Acres and, for many, for providing Disney animated features with their most outstanding and memorable villainess voices, most notably two of the most sinister Disney villainesses, Lady Tremaine and Maleficent.Bernard Lee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.