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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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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.
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.
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...
One of the fabulous costumes currently on display near the north entrance of the library belongs to the well-known character actress and Washington University alum, Mary Wickes. Explore the Mary Wickes Papers. Search the Mary Wickes Library Guide. Wickes felt a strong connection to Washington University in St. Louis and its libraries, once stating:
Oct 25, 1995 · Mary Wickes, a veteran comedian who most recently delighted audiences as Aunt March in the feature film “Little Women” and as a tough-as-nails singing nun in “Sister Act” and its sequel, has...
