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Pert Kelton (1907–1968)

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Vaudevillain, Broadway player and, for one decade from 1929, screen actress often in comedic roles. She also appeared in character parts in a handful of 60s films. She is memorable as the original - and the most believable - Alice Kramden, wife of Ralph Kramden (immortalized by Jackie Gleason), in TV's "The Honeymooners." Kelton's performances took place (ca... See full bio »

Born:

in Great Falls, Montana, USA

Died:

(age 61) in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
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1969 The Comic
Mama Bell
 
1967 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
Mrs. Gibson - Alice's Mother
– The Honeymooners: Rififi - Brooklyn Style (1967) … Mrs. Gibson - Alice's Mother
 
1966 T.H.E. Cat (TV series)
Mary Bloodgood
– The Canary Who Lost His Voice (1966) … Mary Bloodgood
 
1966 Occasional Wife (TV series)
Mrs. Patterson
– Miss Greta Regrets (1966) … Mrs. Patterson
 
1966 Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV series)
Iona Purcell
– Show Me the Way to Go Home (1966) … Iona Purcell
 
1965 Love and Kisses
Nanny
 
1965 Kibbee Hates Fitch (TV movie)
Marsha Fitch
 
1964 My Three Sons (TV series)
Thelma Wilson
– Stage Door Bub (1964) … Thelma Wilson
 
1963 Twilight Zone (TV series)
Mrs. Parkes
– Miniature (1963) … Mrs. Parkes
 
1962 The Music Man
Mrs. Paroo
 
1961 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
Nelly O'Brien
– The Scrubwoman (1961) … Nelly O'Brien
 
1959 The Ballad of Louie the Louse (TV movie)
Beggar Mary
 
1950-1952 Cavalcade of Stars (TV series)
Alice Kramden / Pamela Bumper - Guest at Reggie's Party
– Vacation at Fred's Landing (1952) … Alice Kramden
– Manager of the Baseball Team (1952) … Alice Kramden
– Easter Hats (1952) … Alice Kramden
– Surprise Party (1952) … Alice Kramden
– Cold (1952) … Alice Kramden
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1951 Beulah (TV series)
Clara Dunston
– Bill, the Babysitter (1951) … Clara Dunston
 
1951 Henry Morgan's Great Talent Hunt (TV series)
 
1939 Whispering Enemies
Virginia Daniels
 
1938 Rhythm of the Saddle
Aunt Hattie
 
1938 Slander House
Mazie Mason
 
1938 You Can't Take It with You
Inmate (uncredited)
 
1937 Meet the Boy Friend
Beulah Potts
 
1937 The Hit Parade
Eadie White
 
1937 Women of Glamour
Nan LaRoque
 
1936 Pan Handlers (short)
 
1936 Laughing at Trouble
Ella McShane
 
1936 Cain and Mabel
Toddy
 
1936 Sitting on the Moon
Mattie
 
1936 Kelly the Second
Gloria
 
1935 Annie Oakley
Vera Delmar
 
1935 Mary Burns, Fugitive
Goldie Gordon
 
1935 A Night at the Biltmore Bowl (short)
Pert Kelton
 
1935 Hooray for Love
Trixie Chummy
 
1934 Lightning Strikes Twice
Fay, the Fan Dancer
 
1934 Pursued
Gilda (uncredited)
 
1934 Bachelor Bait
Allie Summers
 
1934 Sing and Like It
Ruby
 
1934 The Meanest Gal in Town
Lulu White
 
1933 The Bowery
Trixie Odbray
 
1933 Bed of Roses
Minnie
 
1931 The Albany Branch (short)
Pert Kelsey
 
1931 Next Door Neighbors (short)
Mrs. Green
 
1930 Their Wives' Vacation (short)
 
1930 Hot Curves
Cookie
 
1929 Sally
Rosie
 
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1962 The Music Man (performer: "Piano Lesson" 1957 - uncredited, "If You Don't Mind My Saying So" 1957 - uncredited, "Gary, Indiana" 1957 - uncredited)
 
1959 The Ballad of Louie the Louse (TV movie) (performer: "Be Mean To The Old Folks")
 
1937 The Hit Parade (performer: "The Glory Beyond")
 
1936 Kelly the Second (performer: "The Irish Washerwoman" - uncredited)
 
1935 Hooray for Love (performer: "Birds of Spring" 1935 - uncredited)
 
1933 The Bowery (performer: "Ta-ra-ra Boom-der-é" - uncredited, "Strike Up the Band Here Comes a Sailor" - uncredited)
 
1933 Bed of Roses (performer: "You're the Flower of My Heart, Sweet Adeline" 1903 - uncredited)
 
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1952-1968 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Alice Kramden (Honeymooners Sketch) / Alice Kramden / Mrs. Punck - scene from 'Spofford'
– Episode #21.20 (1968) … Mrs. Punck - scene from 'Spofford'
– Episode #5.38 (1952) … Alice Kramden
– Episode #5.35 (1952) … Alice Kramden (Honeymooners Sketch)
– Episode #5.30 (1952) … Alice Kramden (Honeymooners Sketch)
 
1950 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
Herself - Comic Actress
– Episode #2.20 (1950) … Herself - Comic Actress
 
1937 Cinema Circus (short)
Herself (uncredited)
 
1935 Screen Snapshots Series 14, No. 8 (documentary short)
Herself
 
1933 Signing 'em Up (short)
Herself
 
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2002 The Honeymooners 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Alice Kramden
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1993 The Honeymooners First Christmas (TV movie)
Alice Kramden
 
1993 The Honeymooners: The Really Lost Debut Episodes (TV movie)
Alice Kramden
 
1947 Hollywood Bound
Edited from: A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
 

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Personal Details

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(1940). Stage Play: All in Fun. Musical revue. See more »

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

Lost the role of Alice Kramden on The Honeymooners due to blacklisting of her husband Ralph Bell, which by association affected her career as well. But the reason publicly given was that her health was poor. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra