Kathryn Card was an American actress who is best known for I Love Lucy, Born to Kill, and The Hucksters.
Personal and Family Life
Kathryn Card was born on October 4, 1892, in Butte, Montana, USA, and originally went by the name Catherine Rose Sheehan. She was married to Erwin Foster Card from 1910 until their divorce in 1914, and they had one child together, Ada E Card. Her parents were Michard Richard Sheehan and Esther McCurdy.
Career Highlights
Card’s career in film and television spanned several decades, with her most notable role being Lucy’s mother, Mrs. McGillicuddy, on the popular show “I Love Lucy” in the 1950s. She had her first screen credit in 1945 for the film Kiss and Tell, which starred Shirley Temple. Over her career, Card appeared in various movies and TV shows, often portraying motherly roles.
Death and Legacy
Kathryn Card passed away on March 1, 1964, in Costa Mesa, California, due to a heart attack. While she may not have been a leading star, her performances, especially in “I Love Lucy,” left a lasting impression and contributed to the series’ enduring popularity. Her final film role came in The Unsinkable Molly Brown in 1964, shortly before her death.