Monica Evans
Biography
Monica Evans is an English actress born on June 7, 1940, in Camberwell, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She is known for her portrayal of Cecily Pigeon in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. She appeared in this role in the original Broadway cast for its entire run, in the 1968 film version, and in episodes of the first season of the television series based on the play. In these productions, she acted alongside Carole Shelley, who played her sister Gwendolyn Pigeon. Evans also provided voice work for Walt Disney Productions animated films, including voicing Abigail Gabble the goose in The Aristocats in 1970 and Maid Marian the vixen in Robin Hood in 1973.
Career overview
Monica Evans is an English actress born on June 7, 1940, in Camberwell, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She is known for her portrayal of Cecily Pigeon in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Evans was part of the original Broadway cast for the entire run of the play. She then appeared in the 1968 film version and subsequently appeared in some episodes of the first season of the television series based on the play, playing the same role alongside Carole Shelley, who portrayed her sister Gwendolyn Pigeon.
In addition to her work on stage, film, and television, Evans provided voice work for animated films produced by Walt Disney Productions. She voiced Abigail Gabble the goose in the 1970 animated film The Aristocats, appearing alongside Carole Shelley, who voiced Amelia Gabble. Evans later provided the voice of Maid Marian, a vixen, in the 1973 animated film Robin Hood, once again working alongside Shelley, who voiced Maid Marian's handmaiden, Lady Kluck, a chicken.
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Full Filmography
8 titles- Robin Hood (1973) as Maid Marian - A Vixen (voice)
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Cecily
- The Aristocats (1970) as Abigail (voice)
- The Odd Couple (1968) as Cecily
- Be My Guest (1965) as Dyllis
- Faces of Jim (1961)
- Make Mine Mink (1960) as Shop Assistant (uncredited)
- No Hiding Place (1959)
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What movies or TV shows is Monica Evans best known for?
Monica Evans is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Robin Hood (1973), The Rules of Attraction (2002), The Aristocats (1970), The Odd Couple (1968).
When and where was Monica Evans born?
Monica Evans was born on June 7, 1940 in Camberwell, Surrey, England, UK.
How many credits does Monica Evans have?
Monica Evans has accumulated over 8 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1973.
What is Monica Evans's background in cinema and television?
Monica Evans is an English actress born on June 7, 1940, in Camberwell, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She is known for her portrayal of Cecily Pigeon in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. She appeared in this role in the original Broadway cast for its entire run, in the 1968 film version, and in episodes of the first seas...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Cecily — aged about 30
- The Odd Couple (1968) as Cecily — aged about 28
- Robin Hood (1973) as Maid Marian - A Vixen (voice) — aged about 33
- The Aristocats (1970) as Abigail (voice) — aged about 30
- Make Mine Mink (1960) as Shop Assistant (uncredited) — aged about 20
- No Hiding Place (1959) — aged about 19
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