Viola Kates Stimpson was an American actress best known for her roles in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, and Graduation Day. Born on October 25, 1906, in Brooklyn, New York, she passed away on January 14, 2008, in Tarzana, California.
Personal and Family Life
Viola returned to college in 1951 and went on to become a school teacher in Los Angeles, where she taught until her retirement in 1971. After retiring from teaching, she resumed her acting career and became recognized as a character actress.
Career
Stimpson began her career in the 1920s as a dancer and chorine on stage. She gained late-career fame for her work in various films and television shows, contributing to her lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Viola Kates Stimpson died on January 14, 2008, at the age of 101, after a brief illness. She was notable for being the first cast member of “Star Trek” to reach the age of 100, a milestone later reached by a few others. Her contribution to theater and film continues to be remembered.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Alchemist | 1983-03-01 | Esther (as Viola Kate Stimpson) |
| Thirst | 1998-10-24 | Mrs. Bell |
| Graduation Day | 1981-05-01 | Mrs. Badger |
| The Woman in Red | 1984-08-15 | Mama Dell |
| Into the Night | 1985-02-22 | Female Derelict |
| Desperate Lives | 1982-03-03 | Grandmother |
| Silhouette | 1990-11-28 | Mrs. Denecky |
| Stewardess School | 1986-08-01 | Blind Lady |
| Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | 2000-07-27 | Sweet Old Lady with Dog |
| Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation | 1992-07-13 | Little Old Lady |
| ER | 1994-09-19 | Estelle Webb |
| ER | 1994-09-19 | Ethyl |
| Seinfeld | 1989-07-05 | Old Woman |
| Brooklyn South | 1997-09-22 | Mrs. Carlyle |