Nancy Parsons was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Porky’s,” “Motel Hell,” and “Sudden Impact.” She was born on January 17, 1942, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and passed away on January 5, 2001, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
Personal and Family Life
Nancy Parsons was born to Mary Margaret Samsa and Charles Walter Parsons and grew up with two sisters, Mary Jean and Theresa Mae. When she was 17, her father remarried, and the family moved to South Pasadena, California, where she discovered her passion for acting. After graduating from the Pasadena Playhouse, she married Alan Hipwell and had two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret.
Career
After her divorce, Nancy returned to acting while studying at UCLA, where she earned a theatre degree and received the Hugh O’Brien Award. Throughout her career, she collected various awards, including a Family Film Award for Best Actress in “Porky’s Revenge” and a nomination from the Academy of Science Fiction and Fantasy for “Motel Hell.” Apart from her film and TV achievements, Nancy was known for her belief in passionately pursuing art as a noble endeavor.
Death and Legacy
Nancy Parsons passed away on January 5, 2001, due to congestive heart failure. She is remembered for her memorable performances and her encouragement for others to live courageously. Her legacy continues to inspire many, including her two daughters, Margot and Elizabeth, and her grandchildren, Cassidy and Jasper.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Porky’s | 1981-11-13 | Balbricker |
| Sudden Impact | 1983-12-08 | Mrs. Kruger |
| Motel Hell | 1980-08-14 | Ida Smith |
| Porky’s Revenge | 1985-03-22 | Beulah Balbricker |
| Loose Cannons | 1990-02-09 | Nurse |
| Smokey Bites the Dust | 1981-10-01 | Harold’s Mother |
| Porky’s II: The Next Day | 1983-06-24 | Balbricker |
| Quarterback Princess | 1983-12-03 | Mrs. Klosterman |
| Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee | 1994-10-16 | Sister Mary Margaret |
| The Lady in Red | 1979-07-01 | Tiny Alice |
| Death Falls | 1991-01-01 | Nurse |
| Ladybugs | 1992-03-27 | Coach Annie |
| Wishman | 1992-09-18 | Miss Crabbe |
| Honky Tonk Freeway | 1981-08-21 | Alice the Teller |
| Homer and Eddie | 1989-08-17 | Maid |
| I Never Promised You a Rose Garden | 1977-07-14 | Singing Patient |
| Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night | 1977-10-05 | Billie Rae |
| American Raspberry | 1977-09-12 | Lady Mailperson |
| Where the Buffalo Roam | 1980-04-25 | Head Nurse |
| Pennies from Heaven | 1981-12-11 | The Old Whore |
| White Water Rebels | 1983-01-01 | Georgia Gubser |
| Silhouette | 1990-11-28 | Hotel Proprietor |
| The Doctor | 1991-07-24 | Laurie |
| Winter Heat | 1994-02-04 | Nurse Jackson |
| Steel Magnolias | 1989-11-15 | Janice Van Meter |
| Little Spies | 1986-10-05 | Camp Nurse |
| Lou Grant | 1977-09-20 | |
| Family Ties | 1982-09-22 | Nurse |
| Remington Steele | 1982-10-01 | Nurse Blackwell |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | 1987-09-28 | Sovereign Marouk |
| L.A. Law | 1986-09-15 | Mary Hennepin |
| The Pretender | 1996-09-19 | Martha Bowman |
| Baretta | 1975-01-17 | |
| Charlie’s Angels | 1976-09-22 | Zora |
| Amazing Stories | 1985-09-29 | Grendel |
| Night Court | 1984-01-04 | Nurse |
| Moonlighting | 1985-03-03 | Hospital Admissions Nurse |