Jean Vander Pyl was an American actress and voice actress who is best known for her role as Wilma Flintstone in the popular Hanna-Barbera cartoon The Flintstones (1960). Her work also includes voicing Pebbles Flintstone and other characters in various animated series.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Vander Pyl was born on October 11, 1919, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was married twice, first to Carroll Gerald O’Meara from 1939 until his death in 1962, with whom she had three children. Later, she married Roger Wells DeWitt in 1963, and they had one child before he passed away in 1992.
Career Highlights
Throughout her long career, Vander Pyl gained considerable fame for her voice work. Besides being the iconic voice of Wilma Flintstone, she also voiced Rosie the Robot on The Jetsons and numerous characters in shows like Top Cat and The Magilla Gorilla Show. Her talent brought life to beloved characters across several decades.
Death and Legacy
Jean Vander Pyl passed away on April 10, 1999, in Dana Point, California, due to lung cancer. She left behind a rich legacy as a pioneer in voice acting, influencing many in the field and remaining a cherished figure among fans of classic animation.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Flintstones | 1994-05-26 | Mrs. Feldspar |
| A Flintstone Christmas | 1977-12-07 | Wilma Flintstone / Pebbles Flintstone (voice) |
| The Man Called Flintstone | 1966-08-03 | Wilma Flintstone (voice) |
| Jetsons: The Movie | 1990-06-06 | Rosie the Robot (voice) |
| Santa and the Three Bears | 1970-11-07 | Nana |
| The Jetsons | 1962-09-23 | Rosie (voice) |
| The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show | 1971-09-11 | Wilma Flintstone |
| Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! | 1969-09-13 | Various Characters (voice) |
| The Flintstones: Jogging Fever | 1981-10-11 | Wilma Flintstone / Pebbles Flintstone (voice) |