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Mary Wickes, PRIVATE BUCKAROO


Born
1910-06-13
St. Louis, MO
(Mary Isabella Wickenhauser)
Died
1995-10-22   (85)
Los Angeles, CA
(Complications of breast cancer)

Loud, lanky and wisecracking character actress, who was a welcome, constant presence in television during the 1950s to 1970s. She continued working thru the 1980s, achieving acclaim in her last years as 'Sister Mary Lazarus' in SISTER ACT; a new flood of job offers came in as her health failed.<p>Memorable as 'Lucy Ricardo's' dance instructor in "The Ballet" episode of I LOVE LUCY, and 'Col. Reese' in an episode of M*A*S*H.

Acting Credits (2)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
PRIVATE BUCKAROO (1942) Shemp Howard (Solo) Bonnie-Bell Schlopkiss
HOW'S ABOUT IT? (1943) Shemp Howard (Solo) Michele ''Mike'' Tracy

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