Elmarie Wendel facts for kids
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Elmarie Wendel
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| Born | November 23, 1928 Howard County, Iowa, U.S.
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| Died | c. July 21, 2018 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1956–2018 |
Elmarie Louise Wendel (born November 23, 1928 – died around July 21, 2018) was an American actress and singer. She was most famous for her role as Mamie Dubcek on the funny TV show 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Early Life and Beginnings
Elmarie was born on a farm in Howard County, Iowa. She was one of five children. Her parents were musicians, so Elmarie spent her childhood traveling with them. She and her sisters danced in clubs and concert halls across the Midwest. They even performed at the famous Grand Ole Opry.
Later, Elmarie moved to New York City. There, she acted in many plays. One of her first big roles was in the 1959 show Little Mary Sunshine.
Acting Career Highlights
Elmarie joined a traveling show of the musical Annie. This show took her to Los Angeles, California. In Los Angeles, she started acting in movies and on television.
Her most well-known role was as the quirky Mrs. Dubcek on 3rd Rock from the Sun. She appeared in about 70 episodes of this show from 1996 to 2001.
Elmarie also made guest appearances on many other popular TV shows, including:
- Seinfeld
- Murphy Brown
- Murder, She Wrote
- Empty Nest
- General Hospital
She also had a regular role as Gina on the TV show George Lopez. Besides TV, Elmarie acted in movies like Far from Home and A Bag of Hammers. She even lent her voice to the animated movie The Lorax in 2012, playing Aunt Grizelda.
Personal Life and Passing
Elmarie Wendel's daughter, J.C. Wendel, is also an actress. Elmarie passed away around July 21, 2018. Her daughter shared the news on social media. At the time of her death, Elmarie lived in Studio City, California.
See also
In Spanish: Elmarie Wendel para niños
