Pamela Britton was an American actor who is best known for her role as Mrs. Lorelei Brown in My Favorite Martian, Blondie Bumstead in the television series Blondie, and appearances in D.O.A. and Anchors Aweigh.
Personal and Family Life
Born Armilda Jane Owen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Pamela was the daughter of Ethel Owen, a well-known actress. She had two sisters, Virginia, an actress, and Mary, a social worker. Pamela grew up participating in school plays, enjoyed sports, and began performing at a young age. She married Arthur Steel on April 8, 1945, and they had one daughter, Katherine Lee.
Career Highlights
Pamela began her career as a singer and actress, eventually gaining fame on Broadway in Oklahoma! She transitioned to film and television, achieving significant recognition for her roles in D.O.A. and My Favorite Martian. Despite her success, she returned to her passion for musical theater later in her career.
Death and Legacy
Pamela Britton passed away on June 17, 1974, from a brain tumor at age 51. Her sudden death came while she was on tour with a show in Illinois. She left behind her husband, daughter, and four grandsons, and is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Burbank, California.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Anchors Aweigh | 1945-08-13 | Girl from Brooklyn |
| D.O.A. | 1949-12-23 | Paula Gibson |
| Watch the Birdie | 1950-12-11 | Mrs. Shanway |
| Key to the City | 1950-02-02 | Miss Unconscious |
| A Letter for Evie | 1946-01-28 | Barney Lee |
| Déjà-Vu | 2000-03-29 | |
| If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | 1969-04-24 | Feda |
| Scrambled Brains | 1951-06-07 | Pretty Nora (uncredited) |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958-10-10 | |
| Peter Gunn | 1958-09-22 | |
| Blondie | 1957-01-04 | Blondie Bumstead |
| My Favorite Martian | 1963-09-29 | Mrs. Lorelei Brown |
| The Magician | 1973-10-02 | Betty Foster |