KATHLEEN FREEMAN
Kathleen Freeman
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 17, 1919
Deathday: August 23, 2001
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Kathleen Freeman (February 17, 1919 – August 23, 2001) was an American film, television, voice actress, and stage actress. In a career that spanned more than fifty years, she portrayed acerbic maids, secretaries, teachers, busybodies, nurses, and battle-axe neighbors and relatives, almost invariably to comic effect.
Filmography
Starring
2001·
Joe DirtJoe Dirt's Foster Mother (uncredited)
2001·
Man and CatFemale Cat
2001·
ShrekOld Woman (voice)
2000·
As Told by GingerMrs. Gordon (voice)
2000·
Seven GirlfriendsMrs. Hargrove
Denise's Nosy Neighbor (uncredited)
2000·
Ready to RumbleJane King
1999·
DetentionMiss Eugenia P. Kisskillya (voice)
1999·
Grown Ups1999·
ProvidenceMiss Van Gundy
1999·
Batman BeyondMa Mayhem (voice)
Maw-Maw Cranston
1998·
BeckerEdith / Evelyn
Miss Peabody
Tom Tom Girl Gloria
1997·
Cow and Chicken1997·
HerculesHeavyset Woman (voice)
1996·
Clueless1996·
Arliss1996·
CarpoolFranklin's Mom (voice)
1995·
Caroline in the CityGrandma Duffy
Rhondas Grandma
1994·
ERRhonda's Patient
1994·
Party of Five1994·
DuckmanMuriel
1993·
Dave's WorldWaitress
1993·
Phenom1993·
Reckless KellyMrs. Delance
1993·
Hocus PocusMiss Olin
1992·
RenegadeFelipe's Mother
1992·
Melrose PlaceMadge
1992·
Martin1992·
Nickel & DimeJudge C.C. Leichter
Edler (voice)
1991·
Herman's HeadMrs. Debusher
1991·
Home ImprovementGwen
1991·
DutchGritzi
1990·
Sydney1990·
Beverly Hills, 902101990·
The WilliesMiss Titmarsh
Microwave Marge
1989·
Christine CromwellCatherine
1989·
Tales from the CryptMrs. Parker (segment "Loved to Death")
1989·
Major Dad1989·
CoachMagda
1989·
Doogie Howser, M.D.1989·
Super DucktalesMrs. Crackshell (voice)
Dance Teacher (voice)
1989·
Chances AreMrs. Handy
1989·
Hollywood Chaos1988·
TV 101Landlady
1988·
Murphy BrownMrs. Caldwell
1988·
Roseanne1988·
GlitzMrs Magyk, Mrs. Magyk
1988·
The Wrong GuysGrunski's Mum
Mrs. Umney
Peg's Mom (voice)
1987·
DuckTalesMrs. Crackshell (voice)
1987·
Teen Wolf TooAdmissions Lady
1987·
In the MoodMrs. Marver
1987·
DragnetEnid Borden
1987·
InnerspaceDream Lady
1987·
Inside Out1986·
My Sister Sam1986·
The Hogan Family1986·
ALFBetty Susla
1986·
Matlock1986·
L.A. LawJoan Ackerman
1986·
The Best of TimesRosie
Loraine Bender
1985·
Growing PainsEstelle, Sophie, Madge
1985·
MacGyverRose Magruta
1985·
The Golden GirlsMother Superior3
1985·
Mr. Belvedere1984·
HunterAnn Ridley
1981·
Simon & Simon1981·
HeartbeepsHelicopter Pilot
1980·
The Blues BrothersSister Mary Stigmata
1979·
The Facts of Life1978·
Soup and MeMrs. Stetson
1978·
The NorsemanOld Indian woman
1977·
CHiPsOfficer Hurley
Essie
1974·
Police Woman1974·
Psycho SistersHilda
1973·
Lotsa LuckIris Belmont
1973·
KojakMa Wonderly
1973·
The StingKid Twist's Wife (uncredited)
Mrs. Wilk
1972·
Call Her MomWoman
1972·
Where Does It Hurt?Mrs. Manzzini
Sarah
1972·
The Unholy RollersKaren's Mother
1971·
Funny Face1971·
Cannon1971·
HitchedRainbow McCloud
Mrs. Perkins
Mrs. Borg
1970·
Myra BreckinridgeBobby Dean Loner
Bland's Mother
Mrs. Jensen
1969·
The Bill Cosby Show1969·
Love, American StyleMrs. Hardtack - Baby Sitter
Mrs. Danvers
Mary Elizabeth
Mrs. Stone
1968·
Lancer1968·
The Mod Squad1968·
The Helicopter SpiesMom
1967·
The High ChaparralMaude
1967·
IronsideHelga
1967·
Point BlankFirst Citizen
1966·
BatmanRosetta Stone
1966·
Three on a CouchMurphy
1965·
I Dream of JeannieMaw, Sally
1965·
Hogan's HeroesGertrude Linkmeyer, Gertrude Linkmyer
1965·
Laredo1965·
That Funny FeelingWoman at Phone Booth
Miss Blight
1965·
The RoundersAgatha Moore
1964·
The Bing Crosby Show1964·
Daniel BooneBerthe
1964·
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964·
Mail Order BrideSister Sue
Nurse Higgins
Mrs. Glucksman
1963·
The Nutty ProfessorMillie Lemmon
Mrs. McLeod, Angela Morrow
1962·
The Lucy ShowMiss Putnam, Kathleen, Mrs. Blake, Olga
Mabel Johnson
1962·
Wild HarvestGoldie
1961·
Ben Casey1961·
Bus Stop1961·
87th PrecinctMaid
1961·
Mister Ed1961·
The Errand BoyMrs. Helen Paramutual
1961·
Madison AvenueMiss Thelma Haley
1961·
The Ladies ManKatie
Emma Stroud
1960·
Guestward, Ho!1960·
My Three Sons1960·
North to AlaskaLena Nordqvist
1959·
BonanzaMiss Hibbs, Ma Brinker
1959·
The Detectives1959·
RawhideMrs. Beamish
1959·
Hawaiian Eye1958·
The Donna Reed Show1958·
Bronco1958·
77 Sunset Strip1958·
Too Much, Too SoonMiss Magruder (uncredited)
Serena Poole
1958·
The FlyEmma
1958·
The BuccaneerTina
1958·
HouseboatLaundromat Gossip
1957·
O. Henry PlayhouseMaggie McCaskey
1957·
Kiss Them for MeNurse Wilinski (uncredited)
1957·
PawneeMrs. Carter
1957·
The Midnight StoryRosa Cuneo
1955·
Matinee Theater1955·
The Seven Year ItchWoman at Vegetarian Restaurant (uncredited)
1955·
Artists and ModelsMrs. Muldoon (uncredited)
1954·
Father Knows BestWoman at Bus Station
1954·
Mayor of the TownMarilly the Housekeeper
1954·
Lassie1954·
December Bride1954·
AthenaMiss Seely
1954·
3 Ring CircusCustard Pie Gag Victim
Sis Pringle
1954·
The Far CountryGrits
1953·
Letter to LorettaCousin Phemie, Jessie
1953·
Topper1953·
A Perilous JourneyLeah
1953·
The Magnetic MonsterNelly
Webber's Receptionist
Stella Kowalski
1953·
The Glass WallZelda - Fat Woman
1953·
Dream WifeHotel Maid
Mother of Twins (uncredited)
1952·
Mr. & Mrs. NorthRosa, Grocery Clerk
Spectator (uncredited)
Mrs. Dorset (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief") (uncredited)
Miss March (uncredited)
1952·
Monkey BusinessMrs. Brannigan - Neighbor (uncredited)
1952·
Kid Monk BaroniMaria Baroni
Mrs. Kahrney
1952·
Singin' in the RainPhoebe Dinsmore (uncredited)
Ripplehissian gang
1951·
Dragnet1951·
Behave Yourself!Pet Shop Proprietor's Wife (uncredited)
1951·
Cause for Alarm!Woman
1951·
A Place in the SunFactory Worker - Prosecution Witness (uncredited)
Jessie - Parolee with Child (uncredited)
1951·
Let's Make It LegalReporter (uncredited)
1951·
Cry DangerCigarette Clerk #2 (uncredited)
1951·
Yes Sir, Mr. BonesChick Watts
Organist
1950·
A Life of Her OwnSwitchboard Operator at Betsy Ross Hotel (uncredited)
Nun
1950·
The Second FaceShirley
1950·
Lonely Heart BanditsBertha Martin
1950·
No Man of Her OwnClara Larrimore (uncredited)
1950·
Once a ThiefPhoebe
Lily Parker
1950·
House by the RiverEffie Ferguson - Party Guest
1949·
Annie Was a WonderAnnie Swenson
1948·
The Saxon CharmReception Nurse
1948·
The Naked CityStout Young Woman on an Elevated Train (Uncredited)
1948·
Behind Locked DoorsNurse (uncredited)
Production
1965·
The CollectorDialogue Coach