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Mary Wickes

American actress.

Born June 13th, 1910 in St. Louis.

Died October 22nd, 1995 at 85 years old in Los Angeles (surgical complications).

Occupations
film actor, singer, stage actor, television actor, voice actor
Wikipedia

Mary Wickes, best known for roles in classic Hollywood films and television appearances, passed away on October 22, 1995 at the age of 85. Born in 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Wickes was an actress of stage, film, and television. She attended Webster College and worked as an actress in St. Louis-area theater before relocating to Hollywood to begin her film career. She was most well-known for her roles in classic Hollywood films, such as The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941), Now, Voyager (1942), White Christmas (1954), The Trouble with Angels (1966), and Postcards from the Edge (1990). Mary Wickes was also well-known for her television appearances, having appeared on numerous shows such as The Lucy Show, The Donna Reed Show, M*A*S*H, and ER. Mary Wickes is survived by her nieces, Linda and Diana Wickes. Her memory and work will live on in her many performances, and she will be greatly missed.

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