Val Jellay facts for kids
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Val Jellay
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Valerie Muriel Jelly
25 September 1927 Sydney, NSW, Australia
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| Died | 6 May 2017 (aged 89) |
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| Years active | 1931-2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Maurie Fields (1960–1995) |
| Children | Marty Fields |
Valerie Muriel Jellay (born Valerie Jelly; September 1927 – 6 May 2017) was a famous Australian entertainer. She was known for many things: acting, singing, dancing, and even writing! Valerie started performing when she was only four years old and kept entertaining people well into her 80s.
She was married to another well-known Australian entertainer, Maurie Fields. They were often seen as a great team in the entertainment world. Her son, Marty Fields, is also a comedian and actor.
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Valerie Jellay's Life and Career
Valerie Jellay's journey in show business began in vaudeville. This was a type of entertainment with different acts like singing, dancing, and comedy. She worked with the famous Tivoli circuit in Australia.
Her career started with dance lessons in 1931. Later, she moved into comedy and drama. She performed on stage, radio, in movies, and on television.
Family Life and Working Together
Valerie married Australian actor Maurie Fields in 1960. They were married until he passed away in 1995. They often worked together, making people laugh.
They were comedy regulars on a TV show called "Sunny Side Up." Later, they played a husband and wife in the popular TV series The Flying Doctors.
Famous TV Appearances
Valerie was a regular guest on Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton. On this show, she would review the latest movies. She also appeared on Hey Hey It's Saturday with her son, Marty.
She played different characters in the TV show Prisoner. Her most famous role in that show was Mabel Morgan, a landlady. She also played Connie O'Rourke in Neighbours. Valerie appeared in many other Australian TV shows as a guest star.
Valerie Jellay's Final Years
Valerie Jellay passed away on May 6, 2017. She was 89 years old. She had been on life support due to problems from pneumonia.
Valerie Jellay's Shows and Movies
Valerie Jellay appeared in many films and television shows throughout her long career.
Movies
| Title | Year | Role |
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| Dimboola | 1979 | Aggie |
| Sweet Coincidence | 1999 | Role unknown (short film) |
Television Shows
| Title | Year | Role |
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| Sunnyside Up | 1963 | Herself |
| Homicide | 1966-1975 | Guest roles (9 episodes) |
| Division 4 | 1971-1975 | Guest roles (10 episodes) |
| Matlock Police | 1973-1975 | Guest roles (4 episodes) |
| Bluey | 1977 | Guest roles (2 episodes) |
| Cop Shop | 1978-1981 | Guest roles (5 episodes) |
| Prisoner | 1979-1986 | Guest roles, including Mabel Morgan (12 episodes) |
| The Flying Doctors | 1985-1992 | Nancy Buckley (regular role, 192 episodes) |
| Hey Hey It's Saturday | 1988-1992 | Herself |
| Good Morning Australia | 1993 | Movie Reviewer |
| Neighbours | 2000 | Connie O'Rourke (recurring role, 8 episodes) |
| Blue Heelers | 2005 | Marjorie Price |
| Spicks and Specks | 2006 | Herself |
| The Librarians | 2010 | Senior Citizen |
