Lurene Tuttle Biography

Fast Facts

• Was the first female president of the Hollywood chapter of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
• Held the Diamond Circle of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters
• AFTRA and the Pasadena Playhouse both voted her Woman of the Year
• Captured the attention of Pasadena Playhouse chief Gilmor Brown when she played the lead in a school play at the age of 15
• Received her first training from drama coach Mrs․ Dwight Easley
• A skilled dialectician, she portrayed diverse characters and was known for her ability to successfully pick up a role at the last minute
• Her career spanned six decades and every dramatic medium from stage to radio, film to television
• Earned herself the title "First Lady of Radio" through her prolific work and versatility in the medium
• In addition to teaching radio at the University of Southern California, she had a private coaching practice that she ran for several decades
• Red Skelton gave her eight fur coats, one for every year she was on his radio show