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Kathleen Freeman
Acting

Kathleen Freeman

Born 1919-02-17
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Kathleen Freeman (February 17, 1919 – August 23, 2001) was an American film, television, voice actress, and stage actress. In a career that spanned more than fifty years, she portrayed acerbic maids, secretaries, teachers, busybodies, nurses, and battle-axe neighbors and relatives, almost invariably to comic effect.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Kathleen Freeman

Shrek
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Shrek

2001
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Hercules
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Hercules

1997
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The Blues Brothers
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The Blues Brothers

1980
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Singin' in the Rain
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Singin' in the Rain

1952
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Hocus Pocus
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Hocus Pocus

1993
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The Sting
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The Sting

1973
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990
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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

1994
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Married... with Children
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Married... with Children

1987
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Rugrats
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Rugrats

1991
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (247 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'SelfMovie2002
Man and CatFemale CatMovie2001
ShrekShrekOld Woman (voice)Movie2001
Joe DirtJoe DirtJoe Dirt's Foster Mother (uncredited)Movie2001
As Told by GingerAs Told by GingerMrs. Gordon (voice)TV Series2000
Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsNutty Professor II: The KlumpsDenise's Nosy Neighbor (uncredited)Movie2000
Seven GirlfriendsSeven GirlfriendsMrs. HargroveMovie2000
Ready to RumbleReady to RumbleJane KingMovie2000
DetentionDetentionMiss Eugenia P. Kisskillya (voice)TV Series1999
Grown UpsMonaTV Series1999
Baby GeniusesBaby GeniusesLenny's Nosy Neighbor (uncredited)Movie1999
Batman BeyondBatman BeyondMa Mayhem (voice)TV Series1999
ProvidenceProvidenceMiss Van GundyTV Series1999
I'll Be Home for ChristmasI'll Be Home for ChristmasTom Tom Girl GloriaMovie1998
BeckerBeckerEdith / EvelynTV Series1998
Richie Rich's Christmas WishRichie Rich's Christmas WishMiss PeabodyMovie1998
The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'The Stories Behind the Making of 'The Blues Brothers'SelfMovie1998
Love Boat: The Next WaveLove Boat: The Next WaveMaw-Maw CranstonTV Series1998
Blues Brothers 2000Blues Brothers 2000Mother Mary StigmataMovie1998
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowHoney, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Cow and ChickenCow and ChickenGreta (voice)TV Series1997
HerculesHerculesHeavyset Woman (voice)Movie1997
CluelessCluelessSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestThe Real Adventures of Jonny QuestSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
CarpoolCarpoolFranklin's Mom (voice)Movie1996
Arli$$Arli$$Helga KruppTV Series1996
Caroline in the CityCaroline in the CityGrandma DuffyTV Series1995
Two Guys Talkin' About GirlsTwo Guys Talkin' About GirlsRhondas GrandmaMovie1995
ERERRhonda's PatientTV Series1994
Party of FiveParty of FiveMonaTV Series1994
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final InsultNaked Gun 33⅓: The Final InsultMurielMovie1994
DuckmanDuckmanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Dave's WorldDave's WorldWaitressTV Series1993
PhenomPhenomSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993
Hocus PocusHocus PocusMiss OlinMovie1993
Reckless KellyReckless KellyMrs. DelanceMovie1993
RenegadeRenegadeFelipe's MotherTV Series1992
MartinMartinSalesladyTV Series1992
Melrose PlaceMelrose PlaceMadgeTV Series1992
FernGully: The Last RainforestFernGully: The Last RainforestEdler (voice)Movie1992
Nickel & DimeNickel & DimeJudge C.C. LeichterMovie1992
Home ImprovementHome ImprovementGwenTV Series1991
Herman's HeadHerman's HeadMrs. DebusherTV Series1991
RugratsRugratsMargaret (voice)TV Series1991
DutchDutchGritziMovie1991
The WilliesThe WilliesMiss TitmarshMovie1990
Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210Pawn Shop ClerkTV Series1990
Gremlins 2: The New BatchGremlins 2: The New BatchMicrowave MargeMovie1990
SydneySydneySelf / AppearanceTV Series1990
Christine CromwellChristine CromwellCatherineTV Series1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.Doogie Howser, M.D.Mrs. MicklingTV Series1989
Major DadMajor DadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptMrs. Parker (segment "Loved to Death")TV Series1989
Super DucktalesSuper DucktalesMrs. Crackshell (voice)Movie1989
Chances AreChances AreMrs. HandyMovie1989
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue RangersChip 'n' Dale Rescue RangersSelf / AppearanceTV Series1989
CoachCoachMagdaTV Series1989
Hollywood ChaosHollywood ChaosSelf / AppearanceMovie1989
TV 101TV 101LandladyTV Series1988
Murphy BrownMurphy BrownMrs. CaldwellTV Series1988
RoseanneRoseanneSelf / AppearanceTV Series1988
GlitzGlitzMrs. MagykMovie1988
GlitzGlitzMrs MagykMovie1988
The Canterville GhostThe Canterville GhostMrs. UmneyMovie1988
The Wrong GuysThe Wrong GuysGrunski's MumMovie1988
Teen Wolf TooTeen Wolf TooAdmissions LadyMovie1987
She's the SheriffShe's the SheriffAunt BessieTV Series1987
DuckTalesDuckTalesMrs. Crackshell (voice)TV Series1987
In the MoodIn the MoodMrs. MarverMovie1987
Inside OutInside OutSelf / AppearanceMovie1987
InnerspaceInnerspaceDream LadyMovie1987
DragnetDragnetEnid BordenMovie1987
Married... with ChildrenMarried... with ChildrenPeg's Mom (voice)TV Series1987
The Malibu Bikini ShopThe Malibu Bikini ShopLoraine BenderMovie1986
My Sister SamMy Sister SamSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
ALFALFBetty SuslaTV Series1986
L.A. LawL.A. LawJoan AckermanTV Series1986
MatlockMatlockLucy LewisTV Series1986
The Hogan FamilyThe Hogan FamilySelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
The Best of TimesThe Best of TimesRosieMovie1986
MacGyverMacGyverRose MagrutaTV Series1985
Growing PainsGrowing PainsMadgeTV Series1985
Growing PainsGrowing PainsSophieTV Series1985
Growing PainsGrowing PainsEstelleTV Series1985
The Golden GirlsThe Golden GirlsMother Superior3TV Series1985
Mr. BelvedereMr. BelvedereSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
HunterHunterAnn RidleyTV Series1984
HeartbeepsHeartbeepsHelicopter PilotMovie1981
Simon & SimonSimon & SimonSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Simon & SimonSimon & SimonFelix's customerTV Series1981
The Blues BrothersThe Blues BrothersSister Mary StigmataMovie1980
The Facts of LifeThe Facts of LifeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
The NorsemanThe NorsemanOld Indian womanMovie1978
Soup and MeSoup and MeMrs. StetsonMovie1978
CHiPsCHiPsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1977
The Strongest Man in the WorldThe Strongest Man in the WorldOfficer HurleyMovie1975
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe ReturnThe Daughters of Joshua Cabe ReturnEssieMovie1975
Psycho SistersPsycho SistersHildaMovie1974
Kolchak: The Night StalkerKolchak: The Night StalkerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
Police WomanPolice WomanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
The StingThe StingKid Twist's Wife (uncredited)Movie1973
KojakKojakMa WonderlyTV Series1973
Lotsa LuckLotsa LuckIris BelmontTV Series1973
Your Three Minutes Are UpYour Three Minutes Are UpMrs. WilkMovie1973
HitchedHitchedRainbow McCloudMovie1973
The Unholy RollersThe Unholy RollersKaren's MotherMovie1972
The Sandy Duncan ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
Where Does It Hurt?Where Does It Hurt?Mrs. ManzziniMovie1972
Where Does It Hurt?Where Does It Hurt?Mrs. MazziniMovie1972
Stand Up and Be CountedStand Up and Be CountedSarahMovie1972
Call Her MomCall Her MomWomanMovie1972
Funny FaceFunny FaceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
CannonCannonSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
Support Your Local GunfighterSupport Your Local GunfighterMrs. PerkinsMovie1971
But I Don't Want to Get Married!But I Don't Want to Get Married!Mrs. BorgMovie1970
Which Way to the Front?Which Way to the Front?Bland's MotherMovie1970
Myra BreckinridgeMyra BreckinridgeBobby Dean LonerMovie1970
The Ballad of Cable HogueThe Ballad of Cable HogueMrs. JensenMovie1970
The Good Guys and the Bad GuysThe Good Guys and the Bad GuysMrs. StoneMovie1969
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
The Bill Cosby ShowThe Bill Cosby ShowEloise HardyTV Series1969
Hook, Line and SinkerHook, Line and SinkerMrs. Hardtack - Baby SitterMovie1969
Death of a GunfighterDeath of a GunfighterMary ElizabethMovie1969
Support Your Local Sheriff!Support Your Local Sheriff!Mrs. DanversMovie1969
The Mod SquadThe Mod SquadSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
LancerLancerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
The Ghost & Mrs. MuirThe Ghost & Mrs. MuirSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
The Helicopter SpiesThe Helicopter SpiesMomMovie1968
The High ChaparralThe High ChaparralMaudeTV Series1967
Point BlankPoint BlankFirst CitizenMovie1967
IronsideIronsideHelgaTV Series1967
DragnetDragnetMrs. Sunshine PoundTV Series1967
Three on a CouchThree on a CouchMurphyMovie1966
BatmanBatmanRosetta StoneTV Series1966
Marriage on the RocksMarriage on the RocksMiss BlightMovie1965
I Dream of JeannieI Dream of JeannieSallyTV Series1965
I Dream of JeannieI Dream of JeannieMawTV Series1965
Hogan's HeroesHogan's HeroesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1965
Hogan's HeroesHogan's HeroesGertrude LinkmyerTV Series1965
Hogan's HeroesHogan's HeroesGertrude LinkmeyerTV Series1965
LaredoLaredoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1965
Please Don't Eat the DaisiesPlease Don't Eat the DaisiesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1965
That Funny FeelingThat Funny FeelingWoman at Phone BoothMovie1965
The CollectorThe CollectorDialogue CoachMovie1965
The RoundersThe RoundersAgatha MooreMovie1965
The Disorderly OrderlyThe Disorderly OrderlyNurse HigginsMovie1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Self / AppearanceTV Series1964
Daniel BooneDaniel BooneBertheTV Series1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Mrs. SparksTV Series1964
The Bing Crosby ShowThe Bing Crosby ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1964
Mail Order BrideMail Order BrideSister SueMovie1964
Who's Minding the Store?Who's Minding the Store?Mrs. GlucksmanMovie1963
The Nutty ProfessorThe Nutty ProfessorMillie LemmonMovie1963
The Lucy ShowThe Lucy ShowOlgaTV Series1962
The Lucy ShowThe Lucy ShowMrs. BlakeTV Series1962
The Lucy ShowThe Lucy ShowKathleenTV Series1962
The Lucy ShowThe Lucy ShowMiss PutnamTV Series1962
The Beverly HillbilliesThe Beverly HillbilliesMabel JohnsonTV Series1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock HourAngela MorrowTV Series1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock HourMrs. McLeodTV Series1962
Wild HarvestWild HarvestGoldieMovie1962
The Errand BoyThe Errand BoyMrs. Helen ParamutualMovie1961
The Dick Van Dyke ShowThe Dick Van Dyke ShowMaidTV Series1961
Ben CaseyBen CaseySelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
Bus StopBus StopSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
87th Precinct87th PrecinctSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
The Ladies ManThe Ladies ManKatieMovie1961
Madison AvenueMadison AvenueMiss Thelma HaleyMovie1961
Mister EdMister EdSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
North to AlaskaNorth to AlaskaLena NordqvistMovie1960
The Case of the Dangerous RobinThe Case of the Dangerous RobinEmma StroudTV Series1960
My Three SonsMy Three SonsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
Guestward, Ho!Guestward, Ho!Self / AppearanceTV Series1960
The DetectivesThe DetectivesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
Hawaiian EyeHawaiian EyeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
The Many Loves of Dobie GillisThe Many Loves of Dobie GillisSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
BonanzaBonanzaMa BrinkerTV Series1959
BonanzaBonanzaMiss HibbsTV Series1959
RawhideRawhideMrs. BeamishTV Series1959
The BuccaneerThe BuccaneerTinaMovie1958
HouseboatHouseboatLaundromat GossipMovie1958
77 Sunset Strip77 Sunset StripSelf / AppearanceTV Series1958
The Donna Reed ShowThe Donna Reed ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1958
BroncoBroncoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1958
The FlyThe FlyEmmaMovie1958
Too Much, Too SoonToo Much, Too SoonMiss Magruder (uncredited)Movie1958
The Missouri TravelerThe Missouri TravelerSerena PooleMovie1958
Kiss Them for MeKiss Them for MeNurse Wilinski (uncredited)Movie1957
PawneePawneeMrs. CarterMovie1957
The Midnight StoryThe Midnight StoryRosa CuneoMovie1957
O. Henry PlayhouseMaggie McCaskeyTV Series1957
Artists and ModelsArtists and ModelsMrs. Muldoon (uncredited)Movie1955
Matinee TheaterMatinee TheaterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1955
3 Ring Circus3 Ring CircusCustard Pie Gag VictimMovie1954
AthenaAthenaMiss SeelyMovie1954
December BrideDecember BrideSelf / AppearanceTV Series1954
Father Knows BestFather Knows BestWoman at Bus StationTV Series1954
LassieLassieSelf / AppearanceTV Series1954
Battle of Rogue RiverBattle of Rogue RiverSis PringleMovie1954
The Far CountryThe Far CountryGritsMovie1954
Mayor of the TownMayor of the TownMarilly the HousekeeperTV Series1954
TopperTopperSelf / AppearanceTV Series1953
Letter to LorettaLetter to LorettaJessieTV Series1953
Letter to LorettaLetter to LorettaCousin PhemieTV Series1953
The Affairs of Dobie GillisThe Affairs of Dobie GillisStella KowalskiMovie1953
Dream WifeDream WifeHotel MaidMovie1953
A Perilous JourneyA Perilous JourneyLeahMovie1953
The Glass WallThe Glass WallZelda - Fat WomanMovie1953
She's Back on BroadwayShe's Back on BroadwayWebber's ReceptionistMovie1953
Confidentially ConnieConfidentially ConnieMother of Twins (uncredited)Movie1953
The Magnetic MonsterThe Magnetic MonsterNellyMovie1953
The Bad and the BeautifulThe Bad and the BeautifulMiss March (uncredited)Movie1952
The Prisoner of ZendaThe Prisoner of ZendaSelf / AppearanceMovie1952
Mr. & Mrs. NorthMr. & Mrs. NorthSelf / AppearanceTV Series1952
O. Henry's Full HouseO. Henry's Full HouseMrs. Dorset (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief") (uncredited)Movie1952
Monkey BusinessMonkey BusinessMrs. Brannigan (uncredited)Movie1952
Kid Monk BaroniKid Monk BaroniMaria BaroniMovie1952
Talk About a StrangerTalk About a StrangerRosa, Grocery ClerkMovie1952
Singin' in the RainSingin' in the RainPhoebe Dinsmore (uncredited)Movie1952
Love Is Better Than EverLove Is Better Than EverMrs. KahrneyMovie1952
The Greatest Show on EarthThe Greatest Show on EarthSpectator (uncredited)Movie1952
DragnetDragnetSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
Let's Make It LegalLet's Make It LegalReporter (uncredited)Movie1951
Come Fill the CupCome Fill the CupLil - Newspaper Switchboard Operator (uncredited)Movie1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsRipplehissian gangTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
Behave Yourself!Behave Yourself!Pet Shop Proprietor's Wife (uncredited)Movie1951
Yes Sir, Mr. BonesYes Sir, Mr. BonesChick WattsMovie1951
Strictly DishonorableStrictly DishonorableOrganistMovie1951
A Place in the SunA Place in the SunFactory Worker - Prosecution Witness (uncredited)Movie1951
Cause for Alarm!Cause for Alarm!WomanMovie1951
Cry DangerCry DangerCigarette Clerk #2 (uncredited)Movie1951
Cry DangerCry DangerSelf / AppearanceMovie1951
The Company She KeepsThe Company She KeepsJosie, Parolee with Children (uncredited)Movie1951
The Second FaceThe Second FaceShirleyMovie1950
A Life of Her OwnA Life of Her OwnSwitchboard Operator at Betsy Ross Hotel (uncredited)Movie1950
Lonely Heart BanditsLonely Heart BanditsBertha MartinMovie1950
Once a ThiefOnce a ThiefPhoebeMovie1950
The Reformer and the RedheadThe Reformer and the RedheadLily ParkerMovie1950
The Bob Hope ShowThe Bob Hope ShowSelfTV Series1950
Appointment with DangerAppointment with DangerNunMovie1950
House by the RiverHouse by the RiverEffie Ferguson - Party GuestMovie1950
No Man of Her OwnNo Man of Her OwnClara Larrimore (uncredited)Movie1950
Annie Was a WonderAnnie Was a WonderAnnie SwensonMovie1949
The Saxon CharmThe Saxon CharmReception NurseMovie1948
Behind Locked DoorsBehind Locked DoorsNurse (uncredited)Movie1948
The Naked CityThe Naked CityStout Young Woman on an Elevated Train (Uncredited)Movie1948
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