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Quick facts for kids Verna Bloom
Born	Verna Frances Bloom (1938-08-07)August 7, 1938 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	January 9, 2019(2019-01-09) (aged 80) Bar Harbor, Maine, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1967–2003
Spouse(s)	Richard Collier (divorced) Jay Cocks ​ (m. 1972)​

Verna Frances Bloom (born August 7, 1938 – died January 9, 2019) was an American actress. She was known for her many roles in movies and television shows, bringing different characters to life on screen.

Verna Bloom's Acting Career

Verna Bloom had a busy acting career that spanned several decades. She performed on Broadway, which is the highest level of live theater in the United States. One of her notable roles there was Charlotte Corday in a play called Marat/Sade in 1967. Later, in 1983, she played Blanche Morton in Brighton Beach Memoirs, another popular Broadway show.

Movies and TV Shows

Verna Bloom made her first movie appearance in Medium Cool. She then went on to act alongside famous stars like Clint Eastwood in the 1973 film, High Plains Drifter. She also appeared in a TV movie called Where Have All The People Gone? in 1974, with Peter Graves.

Throughout her career, Verna Bloom acted in more than 30 films and many television episodes. Some of her most memorable movie roles include playing Marion Wormer in the comedy Animal House in 1978. She also played Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the 1988 film The Last Temptation of Christ. Her acting career lasted from the 1960s until 2003.

About Verna Bloom's Life

Verna Bloom was born in Lynn, Massachusetts. She studied art at the School of Fine Arts at Boston University, where she earned a special degree in 1959. She also took acting classes at the HB Studio in New York City to improve her skills.

Family Life

Verna Bloom was married twice. Her first marriage was to Richard Collier. They even started a theater together called the Trident Theater in Denver, Colorado, which was open from 1963 to 1965. They later separated. In 1972, she married Jay Cocks, who was a film critic. They had a son named Sam, who was born in 1981. Verna and Jay stayed married until she passed away.

Later Years

Verna Bloom passed away at the age of 80 on January 9, 2019. She died in Bar Harbor, Maine, due to health problems related to dementia.

Verna Bloom's Filmography

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