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Mary Wickes (born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser; June 13, 1910 – October 22, 1995) was an American actress. She often played supporting roles as prim, professional women, secretaries, nurses, nuns, therapists, teachers and housekeepers, who made sarcastic quips when the leading characters fell short of her high standards.
Mary Wickes was a versatile and witty character actress who appeared in films, TV, stage and radio. She was known for her roles as a nurse, a housekeeper, a teacher and a nun, and worked with many comedy legends.
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Learn about the life and career of Mary Wickes, a versatile character actress who appeared in film, theater and TV for over six decades. She was known for her wisecracking, loud and lanky roles, and worked with many comedy legends.
Mary Wickes was a versatile actor who appeared in movies, TV shows and stage plays. She was known for her roles in Sister Act, The Music Man, White Christmas and many other classics.
Mary Wickes was an American actress and stage artist, who had worked in more than 50 movies and acted in more than a dozen plays. Her versatility spoke through the various characters she played all through her acting career - a nurse, secretary, housekeeper, spinster, stepmother etc.
Steve Taravella, author of Mary Wickes: A Biography, answers questions about the actress's life and career on a film forum. Learn about her friendships, humor, opinions, and roles in The Trouble With Angels, The Man Who Came to Dinner, and more.
Oct 26, 1995 · Mary Wickes, a tart-tongued character actress whose long career on the stage and in films extended from "The Man Who Came to Dinner" to the two "Sister Act" movies, died on Sunday at the...
