Lillian Bronson
Biography
Lillian Bronson was an American character actress born on October 21, 1902, in Lockport, New York. She attended the University of Michigan and began her artistic career performing plays on Broadway. Bronson performed in over 80 films, with 60 of those films made between 1939 and 1964. She also appeared in over one hundred television productions from 1949 to 1975. Her career spanned multiple mediums, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Career overview
Lillian Bronson was an American character actress who performed in numerous films and television productions. She began her artistic career by performing in plays on Broadway. Bronson's early career also involved designing and making toy animals and pillows, a venture she undertook with her sister at the Bronson Studio in New York during the Great Depression.
Bronson's acting career spanned over several decades, with her first notable film appearance in the 1943 movie Happy Land. She went on to perform in over 80 films, with the majority of her work taking place between 1939 and 1964. Her filmography includes a significant number of productions from this period.
In addition to her film work, Bronson also appeared in numerous television productions, with over 100 credits to her name. Her television career lasted from 1949 to 1975, during which time she worked on a variety of projects. Throughout her career, Bronson accumulated a substantial body of work, demonstrating her versatility and range as a character actress.
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137 titles- Medical Story (1975) as Mrs. Henderson
- Happy Days (1974)
- Emergency! (1972)
- Emergency! (1972) as Winifred Lenover
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Mrs. Elliott
- Nichols (1971) as Old Lady
- Funny Face (1971) as Mrs. Morris
- Dan August (1970) as Amy Phipps
- The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970) as Mrs. Louise Murphy
- The Over the Hill Gang (1969) as Mrs. Louise Murphy
- Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: A Portrait of Raymond Chandler (1969) as Cissie Chandler
- Adam-12 (1968) as Norma Fisher
- Adam-12 (1968) as Edna Digby
- Adam-12 (1968) as Mrs. O'Brien
- Adam-12 (1968) as Miss Baker
- The Outsider (1968) as Mrs. Buchanan
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Omnibus (1967) as Cissie Chandler
- Dragnet (1967) as Bird Lady
- Dragnet (1967) as Fay Sager
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Librarian
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mrs. Guthrie
- Hank (1965)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- Marnie (1964) as Mrs. Maitland (uncredited)
- Kisses for My President (1964) as Miss Currier (uncredited)
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Widow
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Irene Wolcott
- Spencer's Mountain (1963) as Grandma Spencer
- The Virginian (1962) as Mrs. McCleary
- The Virginian (1962) as Aunt Grace
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Frances Neilson
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Battle at Bloody Beach (1961) as Delia Ellis
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Erma Bishop
- My Three Sons (1960)
- Thriller (1960) as Adelaide Leggett
- Pete and Gladys (1960)
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- Rawhide (1959) as Mrs. Lefever
- The Untouchables (1959) as Mrs. Lindsey
- The Deputy (1959) as Blanche Niles
- The Detectives (1959)
- Mr. Lucky (1959)
- The Rifleman (1958) as Elizabeth Favor
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Mrs. Butler
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Mother Superior
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Mrs. Bowers
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958) as Mrs. Brewster
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Carrie Meade
- Perry Mason (1957) as Clara
- Perry Mason (1957) as Judge
- Wagon Train (1957) as Alicia Thorton
- Wagon Train (1957) as Miss Phoebe
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Mrs. Kilmer
- Leave It to Beaver (1957)
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Granny
- Trackdown (1957) as Maude Turley
- The Thin Man (1957)
- Date with the Angels (1957)
- Goodyear Theatre (1957) as Granny
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- The Gale Storm Show (1956) as Miss Albright
- The Gale Storm Show (1956) as Miss Carter
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Cheyenne (1955)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Ann Trenner
- The Millionaire (1955) as Tessie Thorne
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Neighbor
- Foxfire (1955) as Mrs. Potter (uncredited)
- Climax! (1954)
- Studio 57 (1954)
- The Whistler (1954)
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Momma
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Mrs. Rutledge
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Mrs. Willard
- Revlon Mirror Theatre (1953) as Sister
- Affair with a Stranger (1953) as Miss Crutcher
- So This Is Love (1953) as Mrs. Green
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Elizabeth
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Wife of Patient with Propeller
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Ruby Kent
- Chevron Theatre (1952)
- Mr. & Mrs. North (1952)
- Room for One More (1952) as Teacher (uncredited)
- Here Come the Nelsons (1952) as Miss Tompkins
- No Room for the Groom (1952) as Aunt Elsa
- Rose of Cimarron (1952) as Emmy Anders
- The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Miss Pringle
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Lavinia Corey
- Excuse My Dust (1951) as Mrs. Matilda Bullitt
- The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951) as Pepite
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mrs. Harold
- Father of the Bride (1950) as Schoolteacher (uncredited)
- The Next Voice You Hear... (1950) as Aunt Ethel
- Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey (1950) as Prunella Pennyworth - Humphrey's Sister
- Dakota Lil (1950) as Sheriff's Wife
- Beauty on Parade (1950) as Mrs. Enfield-Hyphen-Hatch
- In the Good Old Summertime (1949) as Aunt Addie
- Rusty's Birthday (1949) as Carrie Simmons
- Studio One (1948) as Miss Rathbone - Secretary
- Sleep, My Love (1948) as Helen
- Family Honeymoon (1948) as Aunt Jo
- Welcome Stranger (1947) as Miss Lennek
- They Won't Believe Me (1947) as Aunt Martha Hines (uncredited)
- The Hucksters (1947) as Miss Hammer - Secretary
- The Judge Steps Out (1947) as Harriett (uncredited)
- Dressed to Kill (1946) as Minister's Wife (uncredited)
- I've Always Loved You (1946) as Music Teacher 1
- Murder in the Music Hall (1946) as Cleaning Woman
- Nocturne (1946) as Gotham Cashier (uncredited)
- Sentimental Journey (1946) as Miss Benson (uncredited)
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) as Librarian (uncredited)
- Christmas in Connecticut (1945) as Secretary (uncredited)
- The Suspect (1945) as Miss Crevy (uncredited)
- Road to Alcatraz (1945) as Dorothy Stone
- The Brighton Strangler (1945) as Hotel Maid (Uncredited)
- Over 21 (1945) as Elsie - Paula's Secretary (uncredited)
- Molly and Me (1945) as Perkins
- Junior Miss (1945) as Maid
- Hollywood and Vine (1945) as Abigail Wrighthouse
- The Girl of the Limberlost (1945) as Miss Blodgett
- Gaslight (1944) as Lady (uncredited)
- The Pearl of Death (1944) as Maj. Harker's Housekeeper (uncredited)
- The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) as Norma, the Maid (uncredited)
- Mademoiselle Fifi (1944) as Mme. Follenvie
- In the Meantime, Darling (1944) as Mrs, Dalrymple
- Enter Arsène Lupin (1944) as Wheeler
- What a Man! (1944) as Constance
- Happy Land (1943) as Mattie Dyer (uncredited)
- First Love (1939) as Violin Player
- Stage 7
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lillian Bronson best known for?
Lillian Bronson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Medical Story (1975), Happy Days (1974), Fred Claus (2007), Fred Claus (2007).
When and where was Lillian Bronson born?
Lillian Bronson was born on October 21, 1902 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. They passed away on August 2, 1995.
How many credits does Lillian Bronson have?
Lillian Bronson has accumulated over 137 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1975.
What is Lillian Bronson's background in cinema and television?
Lillian Bronson was an American character actress born on October 21, 1902, in Lockport, New York. She attended the University of Michigan and began her artistic career performing plays on Broadway. Bronson performed in over 80 films, with 60 of those films made between 1939 and 1964. She also appeared in over one hund...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Irene Wolcott — aged about 60
- The Untouchables (1959) as Mrs. Lindsey — aged about 56
- Emergency! (1972) — aged about 69
- Emergency! (1972) as Winifred Lenover — aged about 69
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Neighbor — aged about 52
- Perry Mason (1957) as Clara — aged about 54
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