Irene Tedrow was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Dennis the Menace,” “Meet Corliss Archer,” and “The Twilight Zone.”
Personal and Family Life
Irene Tedrow was born on August 3, 1907, in Denver, Colorado. She married William Edward Kent in 1939, with whom she had two children, Enid and Roger. Irene pursued her passion for acting throughout her life, often performing on stage and in various television shows.
Career Highlights
Beginning her acting career in her teenage years, Irene trained at Carnegie Tech and became a founding member of the Old Globe Theatre. Over her six-decade career, she appeared in hundreds of television shows, including “The Andy Griffith Show” and “St. Elsewhere.” She was remarkable for her versatility in playing maternal and no-nonsense characters and never hesitated to embrace roles on stage even in her later years.
Death and Legacy
Irene Tedrow passed away on March 10, 1995, in North Hollywood, California, due to complications from a stroke. Her contributions to theater, film, and television have left a lasting impact, earning her recognition as a beloved character actress over the years.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Cincinnati Kid | 1965-10-15 | Mrs. Rudd |
| The Company She Keeps | 1951-01-27 | Mrs. Seeley |
| The Last Ninja | 1983-07-07 | Dr. Sanford |
| Please Don’t Eat the Daisies | 1960-03-31 | Mrs. Greenfield (uncredited) |
| Halloween Is Grinch Night | 1977-10-29 | Mariah (voice) |
| Empire of the Ants | 1977-06-29 | Velma Thompson |
| Just Before Dawn | 1946-03-07 | Nurse Florence White (uncredited) |
| Mandingo | 1975-06-06 | Mrs. Redfield |
| Deadly Duo | 1962-02-01 | Lenora Spence |
| Santa Fe Passage | 1955-05-12 | Ptewaquin |