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Amzie Strickland
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Strickland in 1938
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| Born | January 10, 1919 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
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| Died | July 5, 2006 (aged 87) Spokane, Washington, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1937–2001 |
| Spouse(s) | Frank Behrens (1946-1986) (his death) |
| Children | 1 |
Amzie Ellen Strickland (born January 10, 1919 – died July 5, 2006) was a talented American actress. She was known for playing many different kinds of characters in her long career. Amzie Strickland started acting on the radio. Later, she appeared in about 650 television shows and two dozen movies. She also acted in TV commercials.
A Career in Radio
Amzie Strickland began her acting journey in the early days of radio. This was a time when families gathered around the radio to listen to stories and shows. She played various roles in many popular radio programs. Some of these included Call the Police, The Fat Man, and Our Gal Sunday.
Television Roles
Amzie Strickland became a familiar face on television. She appeared in many well-known shows, sometimes playing the same character more than once. You might have seen her in classic shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Andy Griffith Show, and I Love Lucy. She also appeared in The Twilight Zone, My Three Sons, and Leave It to Beaver.
Later in her career, she guest-starred in popular shows such as Happy Days, The Golden Girls, The Jeffersons, and Three's Company. She also appeared in more recent shows like ER, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and 7th Heaven. Amzie Strickland also acted in TV movies, including Tower of Terror.
Film Appearances
Besides her extensive work in television, Amzie Strickland also had roles in several films. Her movie credits include Captain Newman, M.D., Pretty Woman, and Doc Hollywood. She showed her versatility by taking on different roles in these films.
About Her Life
Amzie Strickland was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She was married to Frank Behrens, who was also an actor, from 1946 until he passed away in 1986. They had one son named Tim Behrens.
Amzie Strickland lived to be 87 years old. She passed away in 2006 due to Alzheimer's disease, which is a condition that affects memory and thinking. She was a member of the Roman Catholic faith and supported the Republican Party throughout her life.
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