Madge Blake was an American actress who is best known for her role as Aunt Harriet Cooper in the television series Batman, along with her performances in The Prowler and I Love Lucy.
Personal and Family Life
Madge Blake was born on May 31, 1899, in Kinsley, Kansas. She married James Lincoln Blake, and they had one child. Before her acting career, she and her husband worked on secret government projects during World War II, contributing to the construction of the detonator for the atomic bomb.
Acting Career
At the age of 50, after her government job, Madge pursued her passion for acting by enrolling at the Pasadena Playhouse. She enjoyed a successful two-decade-long career in film and television, featuring in various notable roles. Contrary to some beliefs, her character Aunt Harriet Cooper was not created for the TV show and had appeared in comic books before.
Death and Legacy
Madge Blake passed away on February 19, 1969, in Pasadena, California, due to cardiac arrest. She left behind a legacy of diverse performances that contributed significantly to early television and film. Her role in Batman remains one of her most enduring legacies.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Finders Keepers
1952-01-01
o.A.
The Prowler
1951-05-25
Martha Gilvray
Between Midnight and Dawn
1950-10-01
Mrs. Mallory
The Fountain of Youth
1958-09-16
journalist
Washington Story
1952-07-01
Bystander
Batman
1966-07-30
Aunt Harriet Cooper
It’s Always Fair Weather
1955-08-30
Mrs. Stamper (uncredited)
Adam’s Rib
1949-11-18
Mrs. Bonner – Adam’s Mother (uncredited)
Skirts Ahoy!
1952-05-28
Jane Vance (uncredited)
The Solid Gold Cadillac
1956-08-22
TV Commentator (uncredited)
Designing Woman
1957-05-16
Woman At Theatrical Meeting (uncredited)
Rhapsody
1954-04-16
Mrs. Cahill
The Trouble with Angels
1966-03-29
Meddling Train Passenger
The Iron Mistress
1952-11-19
Mrs. Cuny
Two Sisters from Boston
1946-06-06
Opera Chorus Member (uncredited)
Rhubarb
1951-08-29
Mrs. Emily Thompson (uncredited)
Queen for a Day
1951-07-07
Mrs. Kimpel
The Long, Long Trailer
1954-02-19
Aunt Anastacia
The Heart is a Rebel
1958-01-01
Mrs. Carlson
Ain’t Misbehavin’
1955-06-30
Mrs. Hildegarde Grier (uncredited)
The Last of the Secret Agents?
1966-05-25
Middle-Aged Lady at Topless a Go-Go (uncredited)
Singin’ in the Rain
1952-04-09
Dora Bailey (uncredited)
Fireman Save My Child
1954-05-02
Mrs. Spencer – Fire Commissioner’s Wife
Looking for Love
1964-08-05
Mrs. Press (uncredited)
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952-12-25
Mrs. Rosser (uncredited)
An American in Paris
1951-09-26
Edna Mae Bestram (uncredited)
Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’