Ann B. Davis
Birth Name:
Ann Bradford Davis
Birth Place:
Schenectady, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Frequently toured with the USO overseas in Korea, Thailand and Vietnam
- Initially a pre-med student at the University of Michigan, she changed her major to drama after seeing her older brother perform in a stage production of Oklahoma!
- First success in the entertainment industry with a role the "The Bob Cummings Show", a part that she won because her friend's boyfriend served as the show's casting director
- Gained nationwide fame for her role on "The Brady Bunch" as Alice the family housekeeper, a role that she would revive for several decades after
- One of several Brady cast members to accept the TVLand Pop Culture Award in 2007
- Unofficially retired from acting, except for small parts over the years, in 1976 and moved to Denver
Awards
- 1956Primetime Emmy - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1957Primetime Emmy - Best Supporting Performance by an Actress:Nominated
- 1958Primetime Emmy - Best Continuing Supporting Performance by an Actress in a Dramatic or Comedy Series:Winner
- 1959Primetime Emmy - Best Supporting Actress (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series:Winner
- 2004TV Land Award - Favorite Made for TV Maid:Winner
- 2006TV Land Award - Favorite Made-for-TV Maid:Winner
- 2007Pop Culture AwardWinner