Nedra Volz
Acting
An apple dumpling of a darling, character actress Nedra Volz had one of those slightly vacant, twinkly-eyed faces absolutely designed for light sitcoms and commercial work. Although she didn't come into her own until past retirement age, she enjoyed a solid two-decade ride delightfully amusing audiences all over. The diminutive Iowa native was born in a trunk to vaudeville parents in 1908 and was immediately thrust onto the stage as "Baby Nedra" in tent shows and similar venues. A band singer and radio performer in her early adult years, maternal instincts took over after marrying her husband in 1944 and she raised two children. But the spark never completely died. In the 1950s she was performing again in community theater shows.
Known for
Acting44
movieThe Great White Hype
1996
Old Lady
movieThe Silence of the Hams
1994
Ranger's Wife
movieBetrayal of the Dove
1993
Old Woman
tvCoach
1989
Gertrude
tvTV 101
1988
Momma Steadman
tvDear John
1988
Dotty
tvALF
1986
Cat Woman
movieMoving Violations
1985
Mrs. Loretta Houk
tvNight Court
1984
Little Old Lady
tvThe A-Team
1983
Babbette
tvFilthy Rich
1982
Winona 'Mother B' Beck
movieNational Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982
Old Lady ("Growing Yourself")
movieGridlock
1980
Mrs. Felcher
tvCondominium
1980
Mrs. Conlaw
movieLittle Miss Marker
1980
Mrs. Clancy
movie10
1979
Mrs. Kissell
tvThe Dukes of Hazzard
1979
Miz Emma Tisdale
tvDiff'rent Strokes
1978
Adelaide Brubaker
tvWKRP in Cincinnati
1978
Mrs. Burstyn
movieMule Feathers
1977
Clamity Jane
tvMary Hartman, Mary Hartman
1976
Barbie / Mrs. DeFarge
movieThey Only Come Out at Night
1975
Elderly Woman
movieYour Three Minutes Are Up
1973
Free Press Lady
tvAll in the Family
1971
Aunt Iola