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Florida Friebus (1909–1988)

Florida Friebus was born on October 10, 1909 in Auburndale, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), The Bob Newhart Show (1972) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970). She was married to Richard Waring. She died on May 27, 1988 in Laguna Niguel, California, USA. See full bio »
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Known For

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Winifred Gillis
(1959-1963)
The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show Mrs. Lillian Bakerman / Mrs. Lillian Barkerman
(1972-1978)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show Mrs. Marshall / Nun
(1971-1972)
Lights Out
Lights Out Actress
(1950)
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 1974-1978 Rhoda (TV Series)
Mrs. Swensen / Edna Brundidge / Harriet Strongen
- Brenda Runs Away (1978) ... Mrs. Swensen
- The Return of Billy Glass (1976) ... Edna Brundidge
- The Shower (1974) ... Harriet Strongen
 1978 ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series)
Miss Kelly
- Soup for President (1978) ... Miss Kelly
 1978 Kaz (TV Series)
- A Case of Class (1978)
 1978 Jennifer
Miss Tooker
 1972-1978 The Bob Newhart Show (TV Series)
Mrs. Lillian Bakerman / Mrs. Lillian Barkerman
- Happy Trails to You (1978) ... Mrs. Lillian Bakerman
- Easy for You to Say (1978) ... Mrs. Lillian Bakerman
- Group on a Hot Tin Roof (1978) ... Mrs. Lillian Bakerman
- 'Twas the Pie Before Christmas (1977) ... Mrs. Lillian Bakerman
- You're Fired, Mr. Chips (1977) ... Mrs. Lillian Bakerman
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 1973-1977 Barnaby Jones (TV Series)
Connie Graham / Molly McMurty
- The Reincarnation (1977) ... Connie Graham
- Murder-Go-Round (1973) ... Molly McMurty
 1976 Switch (TV Series)
Fiona
- The Lady from Liechtenstein: Part 2 (1976) ... Fiona
- The Lady from Liechtenstein: Part 1 (1976) ... Fiona
 1976 Amelia Earhart (TV Movie)
Miss Perkins
 1975 Kate McShane (TV Series)
- World vs. Ackerman (1975)
 1975 Doc (TV Series)
Nurse Beatrice Tully
- Pilot (1975) ... Nurse Beatrice Tully
 1975 Love Nest (TV Movie)
Jenny
 1975 Miles to Go Before I Sleep (TV Movie)
Ruth
 1975 Chico and the Man (TV Series)
Althea Nelson
- Garage Sale (1975) ... Althea Nelson
 1973 The Rookies (TV Series)
Sister Elizabeth
- Prayers Unanswered, Prayers Unheard (1973) ... Sister Elizabeth
 1973 The Partridge Family (TV Series)
Mrs. Hendleman
- The Diplomat (1973) ... Mrs. Hendleman (as Florida Freibus)
 1958-1973 Gunsmoke (TV Series)
Mrs. Travis / Mrs. Meggs
- The Boy and the Sinner (1973) ... Mrs. Travis
- Land Deal (1958) ... Mrs. Meggs
 1973 Cannon (TV Series)
Julie McElroy
- Catch Me If You Can (1973) ... Julie McElroy
 1973 Room 222 (TV Series)
Miss Tremayne
- The Noon Goon (1973) ... Miss Tremayne
 1971-1972 The Mary Tyler Moore Show (TV Series)
Nun / Mrs. Marshall
- Operation: Lou (1972) ... Nun
- Room 223 (1971) ... Mrs. Marshall
 1972 The Doris Day Show (TV Series)
Miss Peabody
- Jimmy the Gent (1972) ... Miss Peabody
 1972 Circle of Fear (TV Series)
Mrs. Prescott
- Bad Connection (1972) ... Mrs. Prescott
 1972 Sanford and Son (TV Series)
Woman
- The Suitcase Case (1972) ... Woman
 1968-1969 Peyton Place (TV Series)
Maggie Riggs
- Episode #5.53 (1969) ... Maggie Riggs
- Episode #5.51 (1969) ... Maggie Riggs
- Episode #5.45 (1969) ... Maggie Riggs
- Episode #5.42 (1969) ... Maggie Riggs
- Episode #5.40 (1969) ... Maggie Riggs
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 1968 Ironside (TV Series)
Middle-Aged Woman
- An Obvious Case of Guilt (1968) ... Middle-Aged Woman
 1966 This Is the Life (TV Series)
- Pleasant Journey (1966)
 1966 Ben Casey (TV Series)
Miss Marshall
- Twenty Six Ways to Spell Heartbreak: A, B, C, D... (1966) ... Miss Marshall
 1965 My Mother the Car (TV Series)
Miss McFee
- My Son, the Judge (1965) ... Miss McFee
 1964 The New Phil Silvers Show (TV Series)
Mrs. Bradshaw
- Leave It to Harry (1964) ... Mrs. Bradshaw
 1959-1963 The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (TV Series)
Winifred Gillis
- The Devil and Dobie Gillis (1963) ... Winifred Gillis
- The Call of the Like Wild (1963) ... Winifred Gillis
- Beauty Is Only Kin Deep (1963) ... Winifred Gillis
- I Was a Spy for the F.O.B. (1963) ... Winifred Gillis
- The Rice-and-Old Shoes Caper (1963) ... Winifred Gillis
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 1963 Perry Mason (TV Series)
Marian Lamont
- The Case of the Witless Witness (1963) ... Marian Lamont
 1960 The Chevy Mystery Show (TV Series)
Lois Halsey
- The Summer Hero (1960) ... Lois Halsey
 1959 The Donna Reed Show (TV Series)
Helen Brooks
- Do You Trust Your Child? (1959) ... Helen Brooks
 1957-1959 Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
Woman Reporter
- Face of a Hero (1959)
- The Playroom (1957) ... Woman Reporter
 1957-1958 Bachelor Father (TV Series)
Mrs. Marquand / Mrs. Barker / Mrs. Banks
- Bentley and the Finishing School (1958) ... Mrs. Marquand
- Bentley and the Revolving Housekeepers (1957) ... Mrs. Barker
- Bentley and the P.T.A. (1957) ... Mrs. Banks
 1958 High School Confidential!
Mrs. Linda Staples (uncredited)
 1958 Father Knows Best (TV Series)
Mrs. Ellis
- Big Sister (1958) ... Mrs. Ellis
 1957 The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (TV Series)
Helen Fogarty
- The Gentle Voice of Murder (1957) ... Helen Fogarty
 1956 Telephone Time (TV Series)
- The Churchill Club (1956)
 1956 The Alcoa Hour (TV Series)
Mrs. Franklin
- Kiss and Tell (1956) ... Mrs. Franklin
 1956 The Good Fairy (TV Movie)
Karoline
 1955 The Goldbergs (TV Series)
Lucy Stevens
- Molly's Dreams (1955) ... Lucy Stevens
- Social Butterfly (1955) ... Lucy Stevens
 1954 Lamp Unto My Feet (TV Series)
- The Hand That Feeds (1954)
 1950-1953 Repertory Theatre (TV Series)
Mary Greeley
- Expectant Relations (1953)
- Let Them Be Sea Captains (1951) ... Mary Greeley
- The Vine That Grew on Fiftieth Street (1950)
 1950-1953 Kraft Theatre (TV Series)
Mrs. Crochet
- The Ascent of P.J. O'Hara (1953)
- The Great Big Doorstep (1952) ... Mrs. Crochet
- The Great Big Doorstep (1950)
 1950 Escape (TV Series)
- The Great Fog (1950)
 1950 Lights Out (TV Series)
- Dead Pigeon (1950)
 1948 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV Series)
- Joy to the World (1948)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage Play: Alison's House. Drama. Written by Susan Glaspell. Directed by Eva Le Gallienne. Civic Repertory Theatre: 1 Dec 1930- Jan 1931 (closing date unknown/41 performances). Cast: Walter Beck (as "John Stanhope"), Donald Cameron (as "Eben"), Howard Da Silva (as "Hodges"), Florida Friebus (as "Ann Leslie"), Josephine Hutchinson (as "... See more »

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Alternate Names:

Florida Freebus | Florida Freibus
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Trivia:

Daughter of Theodore Friebus.

Star Sign:

Libra
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