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Hallene Hill

1876 – 1966

American actress

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Lived 1876 – 1966 (aged 89). Hallene Hill was an American actor, film actor and television actor.

Hallene Hill was an American actress best known for her roles in the play Tobacco Road and the films Tramp, Tramp, Tramp and The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956). Having reached the peak of her career later in life, Hill was often cast as a grandmother or "little old lady."

Career In 1929, Hill appeared in the play This is College by Madeline Blackmore and Charles Crouch, acting alongside Marion Aye, Marjorie Bonner, and Duane Thompson, among others. In 1936, Hill played Gramda Lester in a production of the play Tobacco Road, adapted by Jack Kirkland from the novel of the same name by Erskine Caldwell. The cast also included Henry Hull, Haila Stoddard, and Donald Barry.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Hill appeared in guest roles on various popular television shows, including The Andy Griffith Show, Lassie, 77 Sunset Strip, and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

Hill made uncredited appearances in numerous films, including The Gang's All Here (1943), Spartacus (1960) and The Thrill of It All (1963). The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956) as Bridey Murphy at Age 66

Television

The Roy Rogers Show (1952) as Granny The Abbot and Costello Show (1953) as Mrs. Gillicuddy Omnibus (1953) as Mrs. Watson The Loretta Young Show (1954) as Pearl Fireside Theatre (1955) My Little Margie (1955) as Mrs. Edith Bishop The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1955) as Elderly Peek-A-Boo Lady Lassie (1957) as Liz Barton Four Star Playhouse (1956) as Millie Blondie (1957) as Miss Peabody Noah's Ark (1957) as Mrs. Banner General Electric Theater (1957) as Mrs. Fenton M Squad (1957) as Aunt Millie Official Detective (1957) as Marian Shepherd The Millionaire (1958) as Edna Morton Bachelor Father (1958) as Mrs. Mitchell 77 Sunset Strip (1959) as Rachel Baker The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) as Mrs. Hotchkiss Manhunt (1961) as Wooden Witness Thriller (1962) as The Old Woman The Andy Griffith Show (1963) as Mrs. Rose Temple Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964) as Mother The Jack Benny Program (1953-1965) 8 episodes in various roles

Stage

This is College (1929) Tobacco Road (1936)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hallene Hill?

American actress (1876-1966)

When was Hallene Hill born?

Hallene Hill was born on 12 September 1876 in Kirksville.

When did Hallene Hill die?

Hallene Hill died on 6 January 1966 in Los Angeles.

What was Hallene Hill's occupation?

Hallene Hill was an actor, film actor and television actor.

What nationality was Hallene Hill?

Hallene Hill was American.

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· Wikipedia: Hallene Hill

· Wikidata: Q4953990

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