Kathleen Freeman
Kathleen Freeman | |
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Freeman in the trailer for Houseboat (1958) | |
| Born | February 17, 1923 |
| Died | August 23, 2001 (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, voice artist |
| Years active | 1948–2001 |
| Partner | Helen Ramsey (19??–2001) |
Kathleen Freeman (February 17, 1923 - August 23, 2001) was an American actress. She was known for playing the role of maids and secretaries in many comedies, especially directed by Jerry Lewis.[1] She was in 11 comedies directed by Lewis in the 1950s and '60s. She also appeared in The Blues Brothers (1980) and Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994).
A lesbian, Freeman was in a partnership with Helen Ramsey until her death.[2]
Freeman died on August 23, 2001 at a New York City hospital from lung cancer, aged 78.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McKinley, Jesse (August 24, 2001). "Kathleen Freeman, 78, Actress Playing Comic Character Roles". The New York Times. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- ↑ Bergan, Ronald (August 27, 2001). "Kathleen Freeman". The Guardian. Retrieved October 23, 2015.