Marie Wilson (American actress) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marie Wilson
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Wilson in 1951
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Katherine Elizabeth Wilson
August 19, 1916 Anaheim, California, U.S.
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| Died | November 23, 1972 (aged 56) Hollywood, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1934–1972 |
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Marie Wilson (born Katherine Elizabeth Wilson; August 19, 1916 – November 23, 1972) was a famous American actress. She worked in radio, movies, and on television. Many people remember her best for playing the main character, Irma, in the popular show My Friend Irma.
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Early Life and School
Marie Wilson was born in Anaheim, California, on August 19, 1916. When she was in Anaheim High School, her friends called her "Maybelle." She finished high school in 1933.
Marie Wilson's Acting Career
Radio Shows
Even though Marie Wilson was a bit scared of the microphone used for radio, she became very popular on the radio! From 1947 to 1954, she played a funny, sometimes silly character named Irma Peterson in the radio comedy My Friend Irma.
Movies and Films
Marie Wilson started her movie career in 1934 in a film called Down to Their Last Yacht. She also appeared in Babes in Toyland that same year. She acted in many other movies, including Ladies Crave Excitement (1935), Stars Over Broadway (1935), and The Big Noise (1936).
A big moment in her career happened when she performed at Harold Lloyd's theater. This helped her get a role in the 1938 movie Boy Meets Girl.
In 1949, Marie Wilson brought her famous radio character, Irma Peterson, to the big screen in the movie My Friend Irma. She played Irma again in the 1950 film My Friend Irma Goes West. Later, in 1957, she even played Marie Antoinette in The Story of Mankind. Her last movie role was in 1962, in a film called Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation.
Marie Wilson also appeared in several short films, like Bum Voyage (1934) and Slide, Nellie, Slide (1936).
Television Appearances
Marie Wilson first appeared on television in the TV version of My Friend Irma, which ran from 1952 to 1954. She also had guest roles in other TV shows, such as Burke's Law. Her voice was used in the cartoon series Where's Huddles?. Her last TV role was in 1972 on Love, American Style. She was also a guest on The Ed Sullivan Show four times.
Stage Performances
Marie Wilson also performed live on stage. In 1950, she played Lady Teazle in a play called School for Scandal in Hollywood. She acted alongside her husband, Allan Nixon, in this play. In 1958, she starred in a play called Bus Stop in Phoenix, Arizona.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Marie Wilson was so talented that she has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! One star is for her work in radio, another for television, and a third for her movies. You can find them on Hollywood Boulevard.
A Giant Sculpture
In 1949, Marie Wilson's left leg was used as the model for a huge sculpture! It was 35 feet tall and weighed two tons. This giant plaster leg, painted to look like it was wearing nylons, was placed outside a hosiery (stocking) factory in West Los Angeles. It was made to help promote a new nylon product. Marie Wilson herself was there for the unveiling, hoisted up to the sculpture's thigh!
Personal Life
Marie Wilson was married to actor Allan Nixon from 1942 to 1950. In 1951, she married actor Robert Fallon, and they stayed together until her death. Marie Wilson passed away from cancer in 1972, at the age of 56. She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills.
Images for kids
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Down to Their Last Yacht (1934) - Marie Wilson.jpg
Marie Wilson in Down to Their Last Yacht (1934)
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Marie Wilson in The Girl Friend (1935).jpg
Marie Wilson in The Girl Friend (1935)
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Marie Wilson in Miss Pacific Fleet (1935).jpg
Marie Wilson in Miss Pacific Fleet (1935)
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Marie Wilson in The Big Noise (1936).jpg
Marie Wilson in The Big Noise (1936)
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Marie Wilson in Melody for Two (1937).jpg
Marie Wilson in Melody for Two (1937)
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Marie Wilson in The Great Garrick (1937).jpg
Marie Wilson in The Great Garrick (1937)
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Marie Wilson in Boy Meets Girl (1938).jpg
Marie Wilson in Boy Meets Girl (1938)
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Marie Wilson in Sweepstakes Winner (1939).jpg
Marie Wilson in Sweepstakes Winner (1939)
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Marie Wilson in Waterfront (1939).jpg
Marie Wilson in Waterfront (1939)
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Marie Wilson in Virginia (1941).jpg
Marie Wilson in Virginia (1941)
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Marie Wilson in She's in the Army (1942).jpg
Marie Wilson in She's in the Army (1942)
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Marie Wilson in You Can't Ration Love (1944).jpg
Marie Wilson in You Can't Ration Love (1944)
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Marie Wilson in Young Widow (1946).jpg
Marie Wilson in Young Widow (1946)
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Marie Wilson in Never Wave at a WAC (1952).jpg
Marie Wilson in Never Wave at a WAC (1952)
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Marie Wilson in A Girl in Every Port (1952).jpg
Marie Wilson in A Girl in Every Port (1952)
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Marie Wilson in The Story of Mankind (1957).jpg
Marie Wilson in The Story of Mankind (1957)
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Marie Wilson in Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962).jpg
Marie Wilson in Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962)
See also
In Spanish: Marie Wilson para niños
