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Mary Treen
Mary Treen

Mary Treen

🎂 Mar 27, 1907 — 🕯️ Jul 20, 1989 (82 years) Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Working since the 1930s, Mary Treen is an actress from Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Their performance in It's a Wonderful Life as Cousin Tilly remains one of the most memorable of their filmography. They have also starred in The Joker is Wild and The Snake Pit. Over more than 96 years they have gathered close to 148 films and 37 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, comedy.
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Goodbye, Franklin High
Goodbye, Franklin High
Teacher
1978
Film The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Sister #2
1977–
TV The Strongest Man in the World
The Strongest Man in the World
Mercedes
1975
Film Happy Days
Happy Days
Miss Prism
1974–
TV Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Miss Crenshaw
1969–
TV The Bill Cosby Show
The Bill Cosby Show
Mrs. Drucker
1969–
TV Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Mary Winters
1968–
TV Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Mrs. Belden
1966
Film Green Acres
Green Acres
Telephone Operator
1965–
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mary Treen still alive?
Mary Treen passed away on July 20, 1989 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Mary Treen?
Mary Treen is best known as an actor for It's a Wonderful Life, The Joker is Wild, The Snake Pit.
How many movies has Mary Treen been in?
Mary Treen has appeared in 148 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Mary Treen's first movie?
Mary Treen's first credited film was Surprise (1930).
What is Mary Treen's most recent movie?
Mary Treen's most recent movie is James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987).
What are Mary Treen's best movies?
Mary Treen's most acclaimed films include: It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Joker is Wild (1957), The Snake Pit (1948), 'G' Men (1935), Who's Minding the Store? (1963).
What TV shows has Mary Treen appeared in?
Mary Treen is known for TV work including: Bonanza, Happy Days, The Love Boat, The Andy Griffith Show.
How long has Mary Treen been working in film?
Mary Treen has been active since 1930 — a career spanning 59 years.
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Mary Treen
Mary Treen
1907-03-27 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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Mary Treen (born Mary Louise Summers, March 27, 1907 – July 20, 1989) was an American film and television actress, a familiar face who brought levity to the screen. A minor actress for much of her career, she managed to secure a plain, unassuming niche for herself in the Hollywood of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Early years

She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of attorney Don. C. Summers and actress Helene Sullivan Summers. In 1908, when Mary Louise was 11 months old, her mother sued her father for divorce on the grounds that he failed to provide for her. Her father died while she was an infant. She was reared in California by her mother and her stepfather, a physician. Treen attended the Westlake School for Girls and a convent where she tried out successfully in school plays.

Career

During her career, Treen was seen in over 40 films. Among her film roles were Tilly, the secretary of the Building and Loan, in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and the role of Pat in the drama Kitty Foyle (1940) starring Ginger Rogers.

Her longest-running role was as Hilda, the maid and baby nurse, in 64 episodes from 1962 to 1965 of the NBC and CBS sitcom The Joey Bishop Show. Earlier, in the 1954–1955 season, she was cast in thirty-eight episodes as Emily Dodger on the CBS sitcom Willy.

Death

Treen died of cancer in Newport Beach, California, July 20, 1989. She was 82. Her only survivors were distant cousins. One of her cousins was actor Mort Mills.

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