Lurene Tuttle
Birth Name:
Lurene Tuttle
Birth Place:
Pleasant Lake, Indiana, United States
Profession
Actress
Fast Facts
- Was the first female president of the Hollywood chapter of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
- AFTRA and the Pasadena Playhouse both voted her Woman of the Year
- Held the Diamond Circle of the Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters
- 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
Awards
- 1970Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Comedy:Nominated