June Gittelson was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Lost in the Stratosphere, Convicted Woman, and The Jazz Cinderella.
Personal and Family Life
June Gittelson was born on May 6, 1910, in Los Angeles, California. She was married to Melvin Brian Thale until his death in 1991. June did not have any children. Her parents were Max Gittelson and Rose Lurie Gittelson, and she had a sibling named Sarah “Sid” Tyre.
Career
Gittelson was a chubby character comedienne and was often seen as a foil in many Three Stooges shorts. Throughout her career, she appeared in various films that showcased her comedic talent and distinct personality.
Death and Legacy
June Gittelson passed away on November 28, 1993, in Northridge, California. She was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery. Her contributions to comedy and film remain memorable, particularly for her unique roles and performances during the golden age of cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hard to Handle | 1933-01-28 | Fat Girl with Hamburger (uncredited) |
| Convicted Woman | 1940-01-31 | Tubby |
| Keystone Hotel | 1935-09-21 | Hefty Autograph Seeker |
| Way Up Thar | 1935-11-07 | Sophie Cramer |
| The Glorious Fourth | 1927-06-26 | Joe’s Mother |
| Rebellious Daughters | 1938-07-01 | Fluffy |
| Speed | 1936-05-08 | Woman at Barn Dance |
| Lilly Turner | 1933-05-13 | Fat Lady in Doc McGill’s Audience (uncredited) |
| Code of the Secret Service | 1939-05-27 | Fat Girl on Train (uncredited) |
| Manhattan Parade | 1931-12-24 | Miss Hemingway |
| Side Show | 1931-09-19 | Fat Girl Getting Weight Estimated |
| Stage Mother | 1933-09-29 | Laughing Fat Woman |
| Liliom | 1930-09-27 | Buttercup |
| The Women | 1939-09-01 | Mrs. Goldstein (uncredited) |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | 1939-10-19 | Woman at Station (uncredited) |
| Man from Oklahoma | 1945-07-01 | Little Bird on the Wing |
| The Adventures of Frank Merriwell | 1936-01-13 | Dance Party Guest |
| Moby Dick | 1930-09-20 | Fat Fanny on Dock |
| High Tension | 1936-07-10 | Fat Girl |
| Dancing Co-Ed | 1939-09-29 | Fat Girl (uncredited) |
| Student Tour | 1934-10-05 | Fat Girl |
| Woman Haters | 1934-05-05 | Mary’s Sister (uncredited) |
| New Moon | 1940-06-28 | Madeline |
| Florian | 1940-06-05 | Fat Girl |
| Mug Town | 1942-12-18 | Matilda |
| Early to Bed | 1936-06-05 | Mrs. Fosbinder |
| Mark of the Vampire | 1935-04-26 | Annie |
| The Sitter Downers | 1937-11-26 | Flora Bell (uncredited) |
| Three on a Match | 1932-10-29 | Fat Prisoner (uncredited) |
| Doctors Don’t Tell | 1941-09-22 | |
| The Jazz Cinderella | 1930-09-01 | Sylvia de Sprout |
| His New Stenographer | 1928-12-30 | Chubby Stenographe |
| Radio Kisses | 1930-05-04 | |
| Hot Paprika | 1935-12-12 | Fat Woman at Cantina |
| Under Your Spell | 1936-11-06 | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Slippery Silks | 1936-12-27 | Fat Fashion Show Guest (uncredited) |
| Horses’ Collars | 1935-01-10 | Chubby Dance Hall Girl (uncredited) |
| Sunny | 1930-11-09 | Mrs. Hammerslagger |