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Mini Biography

Began acting in tent shows after graduating from University of Michigan at 22 years old.

Trade Mark

Blue maid's uniform and white apron

Trivia

Has a twin sister named Harriet.

She won two Emmys in the 1950s for "The Bob Cummings Show" (1955).

Joined an Episcopalian religious community in Denver, in 1974.

Graduated from the University of Michigan in 1948, with a B.A. in Theatre.

First motion picture part was in Strategic Air Command (1955) with James Stewart, as a waitress who sets a cake in front of Stewart. The scene was later cut out of the film.

Best remembered as Alice in the hit TV series "The Brady Bunch" (1969).

Is portrayed by Suanne Spoke in Growing Up Brady (2000) (TV).

The daughter of an electrical engineer father and an amateur actress mother.

Appeared in a play called "The Nearlyweds," which was written expressly for her by Lloyd J. Schwartz, producer of "The Brady Bunch" (1969).

Toured Vietnam, Thailand and Korea with the USO.

Originally wanted to be a doctor and studied pre-med at the University of Michigan.

Personal Quotes

On leaving show business in 1976 for a year to join Bishop Frey's Episcopalian Commine: "I never heard a voice from the clouds saying get out of show business." - Interview with R Todd Nash The Tartan 1987

Where Are They Now

(December 1999) Now retired from acting, Ann lives with fellow parishioners near San Antonio, Texas, where she is involved in prayer, bible study, and charity work.

(April 2004) Can currently be seen in a new commercial for the Swiffer duster with other actors known for their roles as maids and butlers on current and former TV shows. She is reprising her role as the Brady's favorite maid, Alice.

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