Sylvia Field was an American actress best known for her roles in Dennis the Menace, The Best of Broadway, and Hallmark Hall of Fame. Born on February 14, 1901, in Allston, Massachusetts, she had a long and varied acting career that spanned several decades.
Personal and Family Life
Sylvia Field, born Harriet Louisa Johnson, was married three times. Her first husband was Robert Jacques Froehlich, whom she divorced, followed by Harold LeRoy Moffet, with whom she had a daughter, actress Sally Moffet. Her final marriage was to actor Ernest Truex until his death in 1973. Field remained close friends with child actor Jay North even after her time on Dennis the Menace ended.
Death and Legacy
Sylvia Field passed away from natural causes on July 31, 1998, in Fallbrook, California. She left behind a legacy as a beloved character actress, known for her gentle voice and charming persona. Her memorable role as Mrs. Wilson on Dennis the Menace solidified her place in television history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| All Mine to Give | 1957-11-13 | Lelia Delbert |
| The Voice of the City | 1929-04-13 | Beebe |
| Junior Miss | 1945-06-16 | Mrs. Graves |
| The Cruz Brothers and Miss Malloy | 1980-10-01 | Miss Malloy |
| The Power of God | 1942-01-15 | Mrs. York |
| Her Primitive Man | 1944-05-29 | Aunt Martha |
| Fired Wife | 1943-09-04 | Secretary |
| Our Town | 1955-09-19 | Mrs. Gibbs |
| Blondie’s Blessed Event | 1942-04-09 | Maternity Nurse (uncredited) |
| Tillie the Toiler | 1941-08-07 | Teacher |
| Stewed, Fried and Boiled | 1929-03-29 | |
| Nobody’s Darling | 1943-08-27 | Miss Campbell |
| Dennis the Menace | 1959-10-04 | Martha Wilson |
| Annette | 1957-02-08 | Aunt Lila McCleod |
| The Ann Sothern Show | 1958-10-06 | Mrs. Beldon |
| The Chevy Mystery Show | 1960-05-29 | Mrs. Emerson |
| Hazel | 1961-09-28 | Mrs. Robert Dunlap |
| Petticoat Junction | 1963-09-24 | Laura Bentley |