Nora Denney
Nora Denney (September 3, 1927 – November 20, 2005), also credited as Dodo Denney, was an American stage, television, and film actress.
Nora Denney | |
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Born | Dolores Teachenor September 3, 1927 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | November 20, 2005 78) Crestline, California, U.S. | (aged
Other names | Dodo Denney |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1959–1999 |
Spouse(s) | Alan Denney |
Children | 2 |
Early life
She was born Dolores Teachenor in Kansas City, Missouri.
Career
Her show business career began in Kansas City when she was hired by the local television station Channel 5 (KCMO TV) to play Marilyn the Witch, an onscreen host for horror movies. She performed in many television series, including Green Acres, Petticoat Junction, Bewitched, Hart to Hart, Get Smart, Room 222 and That Girl.
Her film credits include Who's Minding the Mint? (1967), I Walk the Line (1970), Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate (1971), I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? (1975), American Hot Wax (1978) and Truman (1995). She made her final film appearance in 1999 in Ang Lee's Ride with the Devil. She played school teacher "Mrs. Teavee" in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), and appeared in Splash (1984).
Personal life and later years
She was married to Alan Denney, an Art Director/illustrator for Hallmark Greeting Cards. While the couple raised their two sons, she became a popular character actress in films and television. The couple had two sons, Dix and John, founders of the Los Angeles-based punk rock band The Weirdos. She was also an avid gardener. Denney died on November 20, 2005, aged 78.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1966 | A Fine Madness | Waitress | Uncredited |
1967 | Who's Minding the Mint? | Bertha | |
1967 | Green Acres | Switchboard Operator (as Dodo Denney) |
Season 3 Episode "The Thing" |
1969 | Green Acres | Operator |
Season 4 Episode "Retreat From Washington" |
1970 | I Walk the Line | Darlene Hunnicutt | |
1971 | Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | Mrs. Teavee | |
Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate | Trudy | TV movie | |
1975 | I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? | Theater Ticket Clerk | |
1978 | American Hot Wax | Louise's Mom | |
1980 | The Gong Show Movie | Tourist Lady | |
1981 | Force: Five | ||
1984 | Splash | Ms. Stein | |
1990 | Mr. and Mrs. Bridge | Second Bridge Player | |
1995 | Truman | Mama Truman | TV movie |
1999 | Ride with the Devil | Elderly Woman | (final film role) |