Inga Swenson

Birth Name:

Inga Swenson

Birth Place:

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Profession

Actress

Was honored as a life member of The Actors Studio
Studied in the acclaimed drama department at Northwestern University
In 1953, she got married to film editor Lowell Harris
Frequently takes on the role of matriarchal characters
A trained vocalist, she is classified as a lyric soprano singer
Although she portrayed the mother of Dan Blocker's character in the stage play "110 in the Shade," she was actually four years younger than the actor
Would be mistaken by fans for a foreign-born woman due to her portrayal of the thick-accented character Gretchen Kraus on "Benson․"

1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series:Nominated
1982Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series:Nominated
1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1986Golden 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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