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Lee Meriwether
Acting

Lee Meriwether

Born 1935-05-27
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Lee Ann Meriwether (born May 27, 1935) is an American actress, former model, and the winner of the 1955 Miss America pageant. Her trademarks are natural auburn hair, light blue eyes, and a seductive deep voice. Today, she is best remembered for her roles in a few science fiction/fantasy cult productions made between 1966 and 1969. Batman: The Movie (1966), Star Trek (1966), The Time Tunnel (1966) and Land of the Giants (1968). Firstly Batman: The Movie (1966), in which she played both evil Catwoman and not-so-evil Kitka, who has a romance with Bruce Wayne. A few notable roles of hers are Betty Jones, the crime-solving partner in the long-running 1970s crime drama, Barnaby Jones, which earned her two Golden Globe Award nominations and an Emmy Award nomination, and John Schuck's long-haired wife, Lily Munster, in the popular 1990s sitcom The Munsters. Meriwether is currently working in television and has a recurring role in the daytime soap opera All My Children.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Lee Meriwether

Desperate Housewives
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Desperate Housewives

2004
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Hawaii Five-0
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Hawaii Five-0

2010
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Star Trek
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Star Trek

1966
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Batman
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Batman

1966
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Perry Mason
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Perry Mason

1957
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Murder, She Wrote
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Murder, She Wrote

1984
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Batman
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Batman

1966
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The Love Boat
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The Love Boat

1977
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Mission: Impossible
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Mission: Impossible

1966
TMDB3.8
The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
TMDB2.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (118 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Catwoman: The Feline Femme FataleCatwoman: The Feline Femme FataleSelfMovie2021
Love & DebtLove & DebtMrs. MarksonMovie2019
Waiting in the Wings: Still WaitingWaiting in the Wings: Still WaitingEthelMovie2018
Hell's KittyHell's KittyGrandma KyleMovie2018
A Christmas in New YorkA Christmas in New YorkIrene BurgessMovie2017
Batman vs. Two-FaceBatman vs. Two-FaceLucilee Diamond (voice)Movie2017
Breaking LegsBreaking LegsGGMovie2017
Trew CallingTrew CallingTrew's MotherMovie2017
KittyKittyMrs. TinsleyMovie2016
The Ultimate LegacyThe Ultimate LegacyMiss HastingsMovie2015
In MemoryIn MemoryBeth SawyerMovie2015
Sunny in the DarkSunny in the DarkDorothyMovie2015
A Horse for SummerA Horse for SummerPatsyMovie2015
The Green GirlThe Green GirlHerselfMovie2014
Waiting in the Wings: The MusicalWaiting in the Wings: The MusicalEthelMovie2014
From Cheesecake to Cheesecake: The Joy Harmon StoryFrom Cheesecake to Cheesecake: The Joy Harmon StorySelfMovie2013
The Ultimate LifeThe Ultimate LifeMrs. HastingsMovie2013
Birthday CakeBirthday CakeOpal HuntMovie2013
Starring Adam WestStarring Adam WestSelfMovie2013
Remember to BreatheRemember to BreatheAliceMovie2013
The Curse of the Un-Kissable KidThe Curse of the Un-Kissable KidThe GypsyMovie2012
Silent but DeadlySilent but DeadlyVivianMovie2012
Oddity ArchiveOddity ArchiveLily Munster (archive footage)TV Series2012
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23Marjorie MeyersTV Series2012
Sunset StoriesSunset StoriesMarieMovie2012
Hawaii Five-0Hawaii Five-0Helen TiltonTV Series2010
No Limit Kids - Much Ado About Middle SchoolNo Limit Kids - Much Ado About Middle SchoolSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
The LeagueThe LeagueGumma EveTV Series2009
Touching HomeTouching HomeGrandma EleanorMovie2008
The Ultimate GiftThe Ultimate GiftMiss HastingsMovie2007
The Many Faces of CatwomanThe Many Faces of Catwoman(archive footage)Movie2005
Desperate HousewivesDesperate HousewivesDorisTV Series2004
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and BurtReturn to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and BurtLee MeriwetherMovie2003
Miss AmericaMiss AmericaSelfMovie2002
Once Upon a Time: The Super HeroesOnce Upon a Time: The Super HeroesCatwoman (archive footage)Movie2001
Where Are They Now?SelfTV Series1999
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf - GuestTV Series1996
Space Ghost Coast to CoastSpace Ghost Coast to CoastSelfTV Series1994
DuckmanDuckmanWidow Liebner (voice)TV Series1994
The Munsters TodayThe Munsters TodayLily MunsterTV Series1988
Jake and the FatmanJake and the FatmanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Miss...Or Myth?Miss...Or Myth?SelfMovie1987
Jonathan Winters: On the LedgeJonathan Winters: On the LedgeSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
Mr. BelvedereMr. BelvedereSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteGrace OverholtzTV Series1984
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteLeslie HunterTV Series1984
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteVanessa ThorpeTV Series1984
Finder of Lost LovesFinder of Lost LovesJulia Bennett ParsonsTV Series1984
HotelHotelSelf / AppearanceTV Series1982
Men Who Rate a 10Men Who Rate a 10SelfMovie1980
TouristTouristLulu FlemingtonMovie1980
Mirror, MirrorMirror, MirrorVanessa WagnerMovie1979
Time ExpressTime ExpressSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
True Grit: A Further AdventureTrue Grit: A Further AdventureAnnie SumnerMovie1978
Cruise Into TerrorCruise Into TerrorLil MatherMovie1978
Having Babies IIHaving Babies IIMartha CooperMovie1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatBarbara BradenTV Series1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatAnn MarshallTV Series1977
CHiPsCHiPsLee Meriwether (uncredited)TV Series1977
Battle of the Network StarsBattle of the Network StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1976
Dinah!Dinah!SelfTV Series1974
Brothers O'TooleBrothers O'ToolePaloma LittleberryMovie1973
Barnaby JonesBarnaby JonesBetty JonesTV Series1973
The New Andy Griffith ShowThe New Andy Griffith ShowLee SawyerTV Series1971
The ImmortalThe ImmortalSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
ChisumChisumSallie's Mother (picture in Chisum's Pocketwatch) (uncredited)Movie1970
Nanny and the ProfessorNanny and the ProfessorSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
All My ChildrenAll My ChildrenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
Mission: Impossible - The FalconMission: Impossible - The FalconTraceyMovie1970
The UndefeatedThe UndefeatedMargaretMovie1969
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
My World and Welcome to ItMy World and Welcome to ItSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Angel in My PocketAngel in My PocketMary Elizabeth WhiteheadMovie1969
Mission: Impossible - The BunkerMission: Impossible - The BunkerAnna RojakMovie1969
Land of the GiantsLand of the GiantsMrs. BaraTV Series1968
The Name of the GameThe Name of the GameBridgetTV Series1968
The Legend of Lylah ClareThe Legend of Lylah ClareYoung GirlMovie1968
MannixMannixReva DanielsTV Series1967
Mission: ImpossibleMission: ImpossibleAnna RojakTV Series1966
Mission: ImpossibleMission: ImpossibleTraceyTV Series1966
Family AffairFamily AffairLise LowellTV Series1966
The Time TunnelThe Time TunnelDr. Ann McGregorTV Series1966
Star TrekStar TrekLosiraTV Series1966
Namu, the Killer WhaleNamu, the Killer WhaleKate RandMovie1966
BatmanBatmanThe Catwoman (Kitka)Movie1966
BatmanBatmanLisa CarsonTV Series1966
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Joanna LaurenTV Series1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.Marian ConverseTV Series1965
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.LizTV Series1965
F TroopF TroopSelf / AppearanceTV Series1965
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Dr. EgretTV Series1964
12 O'Clock High12 O'Clock HighCapt. Phyllis VincentTV Series1964
12 O'Clock High12 O'Clock HighLt. Amy PattersonTV Series1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatrePiper's SecretaryTV Series1963
The FugitiveThe FugitiveWillis HamptonTV Series1963
Vacation PlayhouseDorisTV Series1963
The Courtship of Eddie's FatherThe Courtship of Eddie's FatherTom's Receptionist (uncredited)Movie1963
The Lloyd Bridges ShowThe Lloyd Bridges ShowMartha ElweissTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-HostTV Series1961
Dr. KildareDr. KildareNurse Bonnie TynesTV Series1961
Dr. KildareDr. KildareNurse AdamsTV Series1961
Dr. KildareDr. KildareNurse HarperTV Series1961
Dr. KildareDr. KildareNurse Angela SpringerTV Series1961
Route 66Route 66Self / AppearanceTV Series1960
My Three SonsMy Three SonsPhyllis AllenTV Series1960
The Clear HorizonEnid RossTV Series1960
The DetectivesThe DetectivesFreda (uncredited)TV Series1959
4D Man4D ManLinda DavisMovie1959
Leave It to BeaverLeave It to BeaverYoung Woman NeighborTV Series1957
Perry MasonPerry MasonNatalie GrahamTV Series1957
Perry MasonPerry MasonEvelyn WilcoxTV Series1957
The MillionaireThe MillionaireNancy McKuehnTV Series1955
Miss AmericaMiss California 1954TV Series1954
OmnibusOmnibusBeautiful WitchTV Series1952
DragnetDragnetSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
The Philco Television PlayhouseThe Philco Television PlayhouseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1948
Let It Kill YouLet It Kill YouEdnaMovie—