Rose Marie was an American actress known for her roles in The Dick Van Dyke Show, My Sister Eileen, and The Doris Day Show. She had a remarkable career that spanned 90 years, starting with her debut as a child performer in the 1927 musical short, Baby Rose Marie the Child Wonder.
Personal and Family Life
Born Rose Marie Mazetta on August 15, 1923, in New York City, she was the daughter of Frank Mazetta and Stella Gluszcak. She was married to trumpeter Bobby Guy from June 19, 1946, until his passing on May 27, 1964, and they had one daughter named Georgiana Marie Guy. Rose Marie’s remarkable singing talent was evident from a very young age.
Career Highlights
She began singing at age three and quickly became a well-known figure in vaudeville and radio. Over her extensive career, she transitioned from child star to adult performer in nightclubs and on television sitcoms. Noteworthy moments include co-starring with Phil Silvers on Broadway and gaining fame as Sally Rogers in The Dick Van Dyke Show in the 1960s.
Death and Legacy
Rose Marie passed away on December 28, 2017, in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 94. Her legacy includes a vast filmography and a lasting impact on American entertainment, touching lives through her music and performances over nine decades.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round | 1966-10-12 | Margaret Kirby |
| Top Banana | 1954-02-22 | Betty Dillon |
| Baby Rose Marie: The Child Wonder | 1929-06-12 | Herself – Baby Rose Marie |
| Witchboard | 1986-12-31 | Mrs. Moses |
| International House | 1933-05-27 | Herself / Baby Rose Marie |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961-10-03 | Sally Rogers |
| Murphy Brown | 1988 | Recurring Role |
| The Doris Day Show | 1968-09-24 | Myrna Gibbons |
| Hollywood Squares | 1966 | Self |
| Hey Arnold! | 1996-10-07 | Agatha Caulfield (voice) |