Eleanor Audley
Eleanor Audley (née Zellman; November 19, 1905 – November 25, 1991) was an American actress with a distinctive voice and a diverse body of work. She played Oliver Douglas's mother, Eunice Douglas, on the CBS sitcom Green Acres (1965–1969), and provided Disney animated features with the voices of Lady Tremaine in Cinderella (1950); and Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty (1959). She had roles in live-action films, but was most active in radio programs such as My Favorite Husband and Father Knows Best. Audley's television appearances include those in I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, Mister Ed and My Three Sons.
Eleanor Audley | |
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![]() Audley in The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) | |
Born | Eleanor Zellman November 19, 1905 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | November 25, 1991 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery |
Other names | Elinor Audley |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1926–1970 |
Known for | Voice of Lady Tremaine in Disney's Cinderella (1950) Voice of Maleficent in Disney's Sleeping Beauty (1959) |
Television | Green Acres (1965–1969) |