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Lurene Tuttle

Known For
Acting
Born
August 20, 1907 in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, USA
Died
May 28, 1986
Active Years
1934–1987 (54 Years)
Total Credits
139 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 20, 1907 Died May 28, 1986 Pleasant Lake, Indiana, USA 139 credits
139
Total Credits
1934–1987
54 Years Career Span
103
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Lurene Tuttle (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Lurene Tuttle (also known as Lorene T).
Birth Date: August 29, 1907 (Synopsis) / August 20, 1907 (Source 1). Note: The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." Since there is a conflict, I should be careful. Usually, in archival work, if two sources conflict, I might note it or pick the most specific. However, the prompt says "Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile". I will use the date provided in the text snippet or the source. Let's look at the text: "August 29, 1907". Source 1 says "August 20, 1907". I will stick to the text provided in the synopsis or just mention the year if unsure, but the prompt asks for a profile. I'll use August 29, 1907 from the synopsis.
Birth Place: Pleasant Lake, Indiana, USA.
Death Date: May 28, 1986.
Death Place: Encino, California.
Profession: Character actress.
Career Path: Vaudeville to radio, to films and television.
Radio Impact: Versatile actress in network radio, appearing in up to 15 shows a week (comedies, dramas, thrillers, soap operas, and crime dramas). Known as the First Lady of Radio.
Film Credits: Heaven Only Knows (1947) was her first film. Other films include Orson Welles's Macbeth (

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Lurene Tuttle (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Lurene Tuttle (also known as Lorene T).
Birth Date: August 29, 1907 (Synopsis) / August 20, 1907 (Source 1). Note: The prompt says use ONLY facts present above. I should be careful with conflicting dates. Usually, in archiving, if there's a conflict, I stick to what is most clearly stated or note the discrepancy, but the prompt says "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported". I will use the date from the synopsis as it's part of the main text provided, or simply avoid the specific day if it's conflicting, but the prompt asks for a career overview.
Birth Place: Pleasant Lake, Indiana, USA.
Death Date: May 28, 1986.
Death Place: Encino, California.
Career Path: Vaudeville to radio, to films and television.
Radio Impact: Versatile actress, often appearing in 15 shows a week (comedies, dramas, thrillers, soap operas, and crime dramas). Known as the First Lady of Radio.
Film Credits: 126 known credits.
Filmography:
Heaven Only Knows (1947) - first film.
Orson Welles's Macbeth (1948).
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948).
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) - role: wife of Sheriff Chambers.
Paragraph 1: Early career and radio.
Lurene Tuttle was a character actress who transitioned from vaudeville to radio, and eventually to films and television. She is recognized for her significant impact on network radio as a versatile actress. During her time in radio, she often appeared in fifteen shows per week, spanning genres such as comedies, dramas, thrillers, soap operas, and crime dramas. Because of this work, she became known as the First Lady of Radio.
Paragraph 2: Film career.
Tuttle's film career began with Heaven Only Knows in 1947. Her subsequent film roles included appearances in Orson Welles's Macbeth in 1948 and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House in 1948. She also appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho in 1960, portraying the wife of Sheriff Chambers. According to her known credits, she has 126 credits in acting.
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Lurene Tuttle was a character actress who transitioned from vaudeville to radio, and subsequently to films and television. She had a significant impact on network radio as a versatile actress, often appearing in fifteen shows per week. Her radio work included various genres such as comedies, dramas, thrillers, soap operas, and crime dramas, which led to her being known as the First Lady of Radio.

Tuttle's film career began with the 1947 production Heaven Only Knows. She went on to appear in other films, including Orson Welles's Macbeth in 1948 and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House in 1948. In 1960, she appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho in the role of the wife of Sheriff Chambers. Her known acting credits total 126.
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Evil Town
Amazing Stories
Murder, She WroteCrazy like a FoxIt Came Upon the Midnight Clear
TestamentShooting StarsShooting Stars
St. ElsewhereAmerican PlayhouseMatt HoustonVoyagers!
DynastyThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Return of the Beverly Hillbillies
For the Love of ItWhite MamaCarlton Your DoormanThanksgiving in the Land of Oz
Hart to HartTrapper John, M.D.Parts: The Clonus HorrorHuman Experiments
Fantasy IslandThe ManitouThe Crash of Flight 401
The Love BoatFinal Chapter: Walking Tall
AliceCharlie's AngelsLaw and Order
SwitchSwitchWalking Tall Part IIDr. Shagetz
Little House on the PrairiePolice WomanDown and Dirty DuckHello Mother, Goodbye!Live Again, Die Again
Adam's RibWalking Tall
The Rookies
The Mary Tyler Moore ShowThe Partridge Family
Medical Center
Adam-12Adam-12JuliaJulia
MannixJudd, for the DefenseThe Second Hundred Years
Pistols 'n' PetticoatsThe Fortune CookieThe Ghost and Mr. Chicken
I Dream of JeannieNightmare in the SunThe Restless Ones
The Munsters
Petticoat JunctionPetticoat JunctionPetticoat JunctionBurke's LawMr. Novak
The Beverly Hillbillies
Dr. KildareHazelThe AmericansFather of the Bride
The Andy Griffith ShowMy Three SonsPsychoPete and GladysJohnny Midnight
The Twilight ZoneDennis the MenaceAdventures in ParadiseThe DuPont Show with June AllysonJohnny Ringo
LawmanWanted: Dead or AliveThe TexanThe Unchained Goddess
Perry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry Mason
The Adventures of Jim Bowie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lurene Tuttle best known for?

Lurene Tuttle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amazing Stories (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Crazy like a Fox (1984), Testament (1983).

When and where was Lurene Tuttle born?

Lurene Tuttle was born on August 20, 1907 in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, USA. They passed away on May 28, 1986.

How many credits does Lurene Tuttle have?

Lurene Tuttle has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 1987.

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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Lurene Tuttle (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no he...

Lurene Tuttle by the numbers

139credits
56films
83TV series
1934–1987active years

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