Una Merkel
Actress · Since 1933
Known for
Una Merkel is an American actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'The Parent Trap' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Verbena. She also turns up in '42nd Street'. She earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Summer and Smoke'.
Una Merkel
Actress · Since 1933
93 Movies · 6 Series
Una Merkel is an American actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'The Parent Trap' sits at the front of the filmography, where she plays Verbena. She also turns up in '42nd Street'. She earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Summer and Smoke'.
Movies
Plays Verbena
The Parent Trap
1961
Plays Lorraine Fleming
42nd Street
1933
Plays Coach Malcolm
Huddle
1932
Plays Flo Saunders
Some Like It Hot
1939
Plays Sophie Wakefield
The Kentuckian
1955
Plays Mariah Popham
Summer Magic
1963
Plays Queen Dolores
The Merry Widow
1934
Plays Kitty Corbett
Broadway Melody of 1936
1935
Plays Amy Drexel
Evelyn Prentice
1934
Plays Lily Belle
Destry Rides Again
1939
Plays Myrtle Sousé
The Bank Dick
1940
Plays Mrs. Watkins
A Tiger Walks
1964
Plays Ann Rutledge
Abraham Lincoln
1930
Plays Rose Dibble
This Is the Army
1943
Plays Mrs. Winemiller
Summer and Smoke
1961
Plays Josephine 'Jo' Sanderson
Speed
1936
Plays Violet Ranley
Spinout
1966
Plays Mrs.Magnolia Claghorn
It's a Joke, Son!
1947
Plays Kitty Riley
The Merry Widow
1952
Plays Mac
Bombshell
1933
Plays Ma Larkin
The Mating Game
1959
Plays Fritzi Kiffmeyer
Saratoga
1937
Plays Glynnie
Rich, Young and Pretty
1951
Plays Mrs. Dugan
Bundle of Joy
1956
Plays Dixie Dare
They Call It Sin
1932
Plays Lil
Riffraff
1936
Plays Ruth 'Ruthie' Holman
Man Wanted
1932
Plays Marcia Giles
On Borrowed Time
1939
Plays Effie Perrine
The Maltese Falcon
1931
Plays Miss Irma Gilbert
My Blue Heaven
1950
Plays Ella
The Secret of Madame Blanche
1933
Plays Miss Bedelia Baines
The Kettles in the Ozarks
1956
Plays Betty Johnson
Kill the Umpire
1950
Plays Sally
Red-Headed Woman
1932
Plays Lydia
Twin Beds
1942
Plays 'Toots' Timmons
Murder in the Fleet
1935
Plays Gertie Robbins
Four Girls in White
1939
Plays Miss Doberly
The Bride Goes Wild
1948
Plays Sybil LaGrange
The Eyes of the World
1930
Plays Patsy Clifford
A Millionaire for Christy
1951
Plays Alice Lane Churchill
It's in the Air
1935
Plays Bunny
Midnight Mary
1933
Plays Dolly Winslow
Clear All Wires!
1933
Plays Georgia Latham
Murder in the Private Car
1934
Plays Julia
Road to Zanzibar
1941
Plays Petunia Pratt / Cobb
The Cat's-Paw
1934
Plays Bertha
The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown
1957
Plays Tallulah Hope
Don't Bet on Women
1931
Plays Birdie
This Side of Heaven
1934
Plays Jenny Saks
Born to Dance
1936
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Spinout
Violet Ranley
1966
Burke's Law
Miss Samantha Cartier
1964Season 2
A Tiger Walks
Mrs. Watkins
1964
Burke's Law
Miss Samantha Cartier
1963Season 1
Summer Magic
Mariah Popham
1963
Summer and Smoke
Mrs. Winemiller
1961
The Parent Trap
Verbena
1961
The Mating Game
Ma Larkin
1959
The Girl Most Likely
Mother
1958
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Una Merkel still alive?
Una Merkel passed away on January 2, 1986 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Una Merkel?
Una Merkel is best known for roles in The Parent Trap, 42nd Street, Destry Rides Again.
How many movies has Una Merkel been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1924), Una Merkel has appeared in 93 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Una Merkel's first movie?
The career of Una Merkel began with Love's Old Sweet Song (1924).
What is Una Merkel's most recent movie or series?
Una Merkel's most recent release is Spinout, which premiered on October 6, 1966.
What TV shows has Una Merkel appeared in?
On television, Una Merkel has appeared in Studio One, Burke's Law, Climax!, Four Star Playhouse.
Una Merkel
1903-12-10 · Covington, Kentucky, USA
Southerner Una Merkel was a popular American stage, screen, and television actress. In movies, while often cast as the female lead, she more typically appeared in prominent supporting roles.