Indus Arthur was an American actress, best known for her roles in MASH, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and Ben Casey. She had a brief acting career from 1964 to 1971, but was also recognized as a talented professional harpist.
Personal and Family Life
Born on April 28, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, Indus was named after the Indus River in Tibet, a name also shared by her grandmother. Her father, Mac Julian, worked as a still cameraman in Hollywood. Indus developed a passion for music and performed at Renaissance Fairs in California after her acting career ended.
Career Highlights
Indus Arthur’s acting career spanned from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s. She appeared in several popular television shows and films, making her mark in Hollywood during that time. However, she gained more fame as a harpist after leaving acting.
Death and Legacy
Indus Arthur passed away on December 29, 1984, in Los Angeles County, California, due to skin cancer at the age of 43. She left behind a legacy as both an actress and a harpist. Despite her relatively short career in acting, she is remembered for her contributions to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| MASH | 1970-02-18 | Lieutenant Leslie |
| The Slender Thread | 1965-12-15 | Marian |
| Angel’s Flight | 1965-01-01 | Liz |
| The Christian Licorice Store | 1971-11-01 | Last Party Guest |
| My Three Sons | 1960-09-29 | |
| Kraft Suspense Theatre | 1963-10-10 | Lois Brennan |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Nancy Bryant |
| The Virginian | 1962-09-19 | Margaret Lundy |
| The Wild Wild West | 1965-09-17 | |
| Ben Casey | 1961-10-02 | |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Barbara Kramer |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Sandy Evans |
| Kraft Suspense Theatre | 1963-10-10 | Elizabeth Pike |