Beth Howland

Birth Name:

Elizabeth Howland

Birth Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Best known for her role as Vera Gorman on sitcom "Alice․"
Made her first Broadway appearance in 1959 portraying Lady Beth in "Once Upon a Mattress․"
Quote: "If you're going to live in California, it's best to do a series, steady work․"
Appeared in the original Broadway production of the musical "Company․"
Regularly popped up on TV shows "The Love Boat" and "Eight is Enough․"
Since 1985, has only taken minor roles, featuring brief appearances on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "The Tick․"
In the 1960s, appeared in commercials for Salem cigarettes

1980Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Television Series:Nominated
1981Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1982Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1983Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated

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