Marie Wilson

Marie Wilson (born Katherine Elizabeth Wilson; August 19, 1916 – November 23, 1972) was an American radio, film, and television actress. She may be best remembered as the title character in My Friend Irma.

Early life Wilson was born in Anaheim, California, on August 19, 1916. Her nickname at Anaheim High School was "Maybelle". Wilson graduated from high school in 1933.

Film Wilson began her career in Hollywood in the 1934 film Down to Their Last Yacht as a ship passenger,

In 1936, she played Miss Murgatroyd in Satan Met a Lady, She was in The Great Garrick as Nicolle in 1937. During February 1958 she starred as Cherie opposite Robert Gist as Bo in a production of Bus Stop at the Sombrero Playhouse in Phoenix, Arizona.

Walk of Fame Wilson's talents have been recognized with three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Sculpture Wilson's left leg was the model for a 35-ft (sometimes referred to as 34-ft), two-ton sculpture outside the Theme Hosiery (later Sanderson Hosiery) plant on Olympic and Barrington in West Los Angeles. The DuPont Co. commissioned the plaster leg, which was painted as if to be wearing nylons, to promote its new nylons product. Wilson was hoisted thigh-level at the sculpture's unveiling August 6, 1949.

Personal life Wilson was married to actor Allan Nixon from 1942 to 1950. Her 1951 marriage to actor Robert Fallon lasted until her death from cancer at age 56. Wilson was interred in the Columbarium of Remembrance at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.

Filmography

Film Year Title RoleNotes 1934 Down to Their Last Yacht Ship Passenger Babes in Toyland Mary Quite Contrary 1935 Ladies Crave Excitement Girl The Girl Friend Girl Musical film directed by Edward Buzzell Stars Over Broadway Molly Musical film directed by William Keighley Miss Pacific Fleet Virginia 'Vergie' Matthews Comedy film directed by Ray Enright Broadway Hostess Dorothy Romantic comedy musical film directed by Frank McDonald 1936 Colleen Mabel Romantic and musical film directed by Alfred E. Green The Big Noise Daisy Comedy and crime film directed by Frank McDonald Satan Met a Lady Miss Murgatroyd China Clipper Sunny Avery Drama film directed by Ray Enright King of Hockey Elsie Drama film directed by Noel M. Smith 1937 Melody for Two Camille Casey Musical film directed by Louis King Public Wedding Tessie Comedy film directed by Nick Grinde Over the Goal Co-ed The Great Garrick Nicolle 1938 The Invisible Menace Sally Mystery film directed by John Farrow Fools for Scandal Myrtle Boy Meets Girl Susie Screwball comedy directed by Lloyd Bacon. Broadway Musketeers Miss Connie Todd Drama film directed by John Farrow 1939 Sweepstakes Winner Jennie Jones Comedy film directed by William C. McGann Waterfront Ruby Waters Should Husbands Work? Myrtle Comedy film directed by Gus Meins The Cowboy Quarterback Maizie Williams Comedy film directed by Noel M. Smith 1941 Virginia Connie Potter Drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith Rookies on Parade Kitty Mulloy Musical-comedy film directed by Joseph Santley Flying Blind Veronica Gimble Action-comedy film directed by Frank McDonald Harvard, Here I Come! Zella Phipps Comedy film directed by Lew Landers 1942 Broadway Grace Crime-drama musical film directed by William A. Seiter She's in the Army Susan Slatterty Comedy-drama film directed by Jean Yarbrough 1944 You Can't Ration Love Bubbles Keenan Comedy film directed by Lester Fuller Shine on Harvest Moon Margie Musical-biographical film of the vaudeville team of Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth directed by David Butler Music for Millions Marie Musical-comedy film directed by Henry Koster 1946 Young Widow 'Mac' McCallister Drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin No Leave, No Love Rosalind Musical film directed by Charles Martin 1947 The Private Affairs of Bel Ami Rachel Michot Drama film directed by Albert Lewin The Fabulous Joe Gorgeous Gilmore Comedy film directed by Harve Foster Linda, Be Good Margie LaVitte Comedy film directed by Frank McDonald 1949 My Friend Irma Irma Peterson 1952 Never Wave at a WAC Clara Schneiderman / Danger O'Dowd Comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod A Girl in Every Port Jane Sweet 1953 I Was a Burlesque Queen Margie LaVitte Marry Me Again Doris Comedy film written and directed by Frank Tashlin 1957 The Story of Mankind Marie Antoinette 1962 Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation Mrs. Turner

Film shorts/documentaries Year Title RoleNotes 1934 Bum Voyage Ship's Passenger at Party Directed by Nick Grinde 1935 My Girl Sally Leading actress Directed by Alfred J. Goulding 1936 Slide, Nellie, Slide Nellie, the Softball Player Directed by Ralph Staub 1938 Swingtime in the Movies Herself Directed by written by Crane Wilbur For Auld Lang Syne #3 Herself Documentary Vitaphone Pictorial Revue (Series 2 No. 6) Herself Directed by Willard Du Brul, Clem McCarthy, and I. Miller Vitaphone Pictorial Revue (Series 2 No. 12) Herself Directed by Lloyd French 1950 Screen Snapshots: The Great Showman Herself Directed by Ralph Staub 1954 Screen Snapshots: Hollywood Stars on Parade Herself Written and directed by Ralph Staub Made-for-TV-movie directed by Sidney Salkow 1963 Empire Guest Episode: "Hidden Asset" (S 1:Ep 26) 1964 Burke's Law Chuchi Smith Episode: "Who Killed Marty Kelso?" (S 1:Ep 22) My Son, the Witch Doctor Leading actress Made-for-TV-movie 1965 Burke's Law Ramona Specks Episode: "Who Killed Wimbledon Hastings?"( S2:Ep 20) 1968 Mr. Blackwell Presents Herself Directed by William Edwards and William Stierwalt 1969 Jack Cassidy's St. Patrick's Day TV Special Singer Directed by William Rainbolt 1970 Where's Huddles? Penny McCoy Contract role 1972 Love, American Style Margaret Cooperman Episode: "Love and the Girlish Groom / Love and the New You / Love and the Oldlyweds / Love and the Wishing Star" (S 4:Ep 4)