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Luella Gear

Acting Born Sep 4, 1897 New York City, New York, USA 6 credits
6
Total Credits
1923–1954
32 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Luella Gear works in acting. Born September 4, 1897 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 6 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Phffft

as Mrs. Edith Chapman

Astro Boy

as Pet Shop Owner

Frequent co-stars

Judy Holliday 1 shared title
Jack Lemmon 1 shared title
Jack Carson 1 shared title
Kim Novak 1 shared title
Donald Randolph 1 shared title
Donald Curtis 1 shared title
Shirlee Allard 1 shared title
Leon Alton 1 shared title
Merry Anders 1 shared title
Mylee Andreason 1 shared title

Career timeline

PhffftLady in the Dark
Jigsaw
The Perfect Marriage
Carefree
Adam and Eva

Full Filmography

6 titles
  • Phffft (1954) as Mrs. Edith Chapman
  • Carefree (1938) as Aunt Cora
  • The Perfect Marriage (1947) as Dolly Haggerty
  • Jigsaw (1949) as Pet Shop Owner
  • Adam and Eva (1923) as Julie Dewitt
  • Lady in the Dark (1954) as Maggie

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Luella Gear best known for?

Luella Gear is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Phffft (1954), Astro Boy (1980).

When and where was Luella Gear born?

Luella Gear was born on September 4, 1897 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Luella Gear have?

Luella Gear has accumulated over 6 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1923 to 1954.

What is Luella Gear's background in cinema and television?

New York-born comedienne, whose acerbic wit enlivened Broadway musical comedy and revue for fifty years, while making few forays into motion pictures. After attending Spencer School, Louella took acting classes and made her theatrical debut in 1917. Her many successes on stage included the parody "Life Begins at 8:...

Luella Gear by the numbers

6credits
6films
0TV series
1923–1954active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Phffft (1954) as Mrs. Edith Chapman — aged about 56

Full filmography (6) Born on September 4

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