Mews Small

Mews Small
Born Mary Edith Willard Small
(1942-03-20) March 20, 1942
Pasadena, California, United States
Other names Marya Small, Merrya Small, Mary Small Rusk, Mary Small
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 1966–present
Website mewssmall.com

Mews Small (born Mary Edith Wilard Small; March 20, 1942 in Pasadena, California) is an American actress[1] and singer. She was known professionally as Marya Small during the 1970s and has also been credited as Merrya Small, Mary Small Rusk, and Mary Small.[1]

Small performed in a 1966 theatre production of The Sound of Music in Stowe, Vermont.[2] She acted in several feature films and television shows.[1]

Small originated the role of Frenchy in the original Broadway production of the musical Grease.[3] She later performed in the film Grease, which starred alongside John Travolta.[4]

She is known for her roles as Candy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest[5][6] and Dr. Nero in Sleeper.[7] She also portrayed the Janis Joplin-inspired role of Frankie[8] in the animated rotoscope film American Pop.[9]

Filmography

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mews Small". The New York Times.
  2. ↑ "Maria Von Trapp Dies at 99". Voice of America. February 22, 2014.
  3. ↑ McBride, Walter (December 7, 2011). "Photo Coverage: Original Broadway Cast of GREASE Reunites at GYPSY OF THE YEAR".
  4. ↑ Edelstein, Paula. "Pearl Street Garage #1". AllMusic.
  5. ↑ Canby, Vincent (1975-11-28). "Jack Nicholson, the Free Spirit of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'". The New York Times.
  6. ↑ V. Costanzo, William (2004), Great films and how to teach them, National Council of Teachers of English, ISBN 0-8141-3909-4, p.193.
  7. ↑ C. Mitchell, Deborah (2001), Diane Keaton: Artist and icon, McFarland & Company, ISBN 0-7864-1082-5, p.164.
  8. ↑ Canby, Vincent (February 13, 1981). "'American Pop' Grown-Up Animation". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
  9. ↑ Maçek III, J.C. (2012-08-02). "'American Pop'... Matters: Ron Thompson, the Illustrated Man Unsung". PopMatters.
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