Lela Bliss
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lela Bliss (May 11, 1896 – May 15, 1980) was an American actress. She made her first silent film, Pretty Mrs. Smith, in 1915 and appeared in at least over 40 movies until the 1960s. Bliss appeared in supporting roles and bit parts in Hollywood films such as The Dark Mirror (1946), Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and Intruder in the Dust (1949). She often played mothers, neighbours or society women. Since the 1950s, Bliss also appeared frequently on popular television shows including "My Little Margie" as Trixie Wilson, the mother of Margie's boyfriend in the 1952 episode "Vern's Chums", The Twilight Zone, Maverick, Mister Ed and The Addams Family. She ended her acting career with a guest role in That Girl in 1967.
Known for
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movieThe Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
2019
Mrs. Chester (archive footage)
tvThe Addams Family
1964
Mrs. Harvey Saunders
movieBells Are Ringing
1960
Party Guest (uncredited)
tvThe Twilight Zone
1959
Mrs. Chester
movieAsk Any Girl
1959
Mrs. Webson (uncredited)
movieAuntie Mame
1958
Party Guest (uncredited)
tvMaverick
1957
Mrs. Shelbourne
movieThe Opposite Sex
1956
Wealthy Matron (uncredited)
movieThree for Jamie Dawn
1956
Mrs. Hopp
movieHook a Crook
1955
Mrs. Van Sickle (uncredited)
movieAin't Misbehavin'
1955
Mrs. Hanover-Burke (uncredited)
movieThe Big Tip Off
1955
Mrs. Marshall
movieSusan Slept Here
1954
Intoxicated Woman in Elevator (uncredited)
movieThe Blue Gardenia
1953
Miss Stanley (uncredited)
movieArmy Bound
1952
Mrs. Harris
tvFour Star Playhouse
1952
Emma Kinsolving
movieThe Rose Bowl Story
1952
Miss Atkinson
movieYoung Man with Ideas
1952
Mrs. Tom Hanley (uncredited)
movieThe Company She Keeps
1951
Window Shopper (uncredited)
movieTo Please a Lady
1950
Regina's Secretary
movieNever a Dull Moment
1950
Mama Dude (uncredited)
movieIntruder in the Dust
1949
Mrs. Mallison
movieThe Snake Pit
1948
Miss Greene (uncredited)
movieGive My Regards to Broadway
1948
Mrs. Boyd
movieI Remember Mama
1948
Head Nurse (uncredited)
movieGas House Kids Go West
1947
Mrs. Crowley
movieMiracle on 34th Street
1947
Mrs. Shellhammer (uncredited)
movieThe Dark Mirror
1946
Mrs. Didriksen
movieWithout Reservations
1946
Bertha Randall (uncredited)
movieThe Amazing Mr. Williams
1939
Citizens Committee Woman (uncredited)
movieHome on the Rage
1938
Mrs. Clyde (as Leila Bliss)
movieHitch Hike To Heaven
1936
Nadia De La Ney
movieThe Loves of Letty
1919
Hilda Gunning
moviePretty Mrs. Smith
1915
Letitia Proudfoot