Alice Pearce

Birth Name:

Alice Pearce

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Although born in New York City, Pearce was educated in European schools but came back to the United States when she was an adult
Pearce began her career in entertainment as a comedian working in nightclubs
Pearce appeared in the orginal Broadway production of "On the Town," protraying Lucy Shmeeler, a role she later reprised in the classic movie "On the Town" playing alongside Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra
Pearce began her work on "Betwitched," in 1964 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a fact she managed to keep secret throughout her time on the series
When she died in 1964, the TV network ABC interupted the prime-time broadcast of "Bewitched," on which she portrayed Gladys Kravitz, to announce her death

1966Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Comedy:Winner
2003TV Land Award - Nosiest Neighbor:Winner
2005TV Land Award - Favorite Nosy Neighbor:Winner
2008TV Land Award - Neighbor You Try to Avoid:Winner

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