Cathy Lewis

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Was famed as George and Steve Baxter's snobbish sister on the 1960's sitcom, HAZEL. She played a nemesis of sorts to the show's leading character, "Hazel". Since Hazel was the family's domestic busy-body, she was often shunned by "Dierdre Thompson" (who was played by Lewis), an always aspiring socialite who received her self-esteem through the ... See full bio »

Born:

December 27, 1916 in Spokane, Washington, USA

Died:

November 20, 1968 (age 51) in Hollywood, California, USA

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Known For

Fibber McGee and Molly Molly McGee

(1959-1960)

Kid Glove Killer Bessie Wright

(1942)

Hazel Deirdre Thompson

(1961-1966)

The Devil at 4 O'Clock Matron

(1961)

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Actress (30 credits)

1967 The Medicine Men (TV Series)

1966 Occasional Wife (TV Series)
Mrs. Zogerdorfer

- No Talent Scouts (1966) ... Mrs. Zogerdorfer

1966 F Troop (TV Series)
Whispering Breeze

- Johnny Eagle Eye (1966) ... Whispering Breeze

1961-1966 Hazel (TV Series)
Deirdre Thompson

- But Is It Art? (1966) ... Deirdre Thompson

- Hazel's Endearing Young Charms (1965) ... Deirdre Thompson

- Noblesse Oblige (1965) ... Deirdre Thompson

- Kindly Advise (1965) ... Deirdre Thompson

- Hazel Squares the Triangle (1964) ... Deirdre Thompson

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1965-1966 The Farmer's Daughter (TV Series)
Tess Dare / Melinda

- Alias Katy Morley (1966) ... Tess Dare

- The Woman Behind the Man (1965) ... Melinda

1965 Wagon Train (TV Series)
Captain Samantha Stewart

- The Captain Sam Story (1965) ... Captain Samantha Stewart

1964-1965 Jonny Quest (TV Series)
Jade / Photographer / Kallum, Jade's servant / ...

- Terror Island (1965) ... Jade / Photographer / Kallum, Jade's servant (voice)

- Double Danger (1964) ... Jade (voice)

- Pursuit of the Po-Ho (1964) ... Dreena Hartman (voice)

- The Mystery of the Lizard Men (1964) ... (voice)

1964 Death Valley Days (TV Series)
Mamie Scully

- Graydon's Charge (1964) ... Mamie Scully

1963 Ensign O'Toole (TV Series)
Mrs. Stoner

- Operation: Re-enlist (1963) ... Mrs. Stoner

1962 Empire (TV Series)
Grace Koenig

- A Place to Put a Life (1962) ... Grace Koenig

1962 Hatari!
Radio Operator (voice, uncredited)

1961 The Devil at 4 O'Clock
Matron

1961 Route 66 (TV Series)
Dora Windus

- Fly Away Home: Part II (1961) ... Dora Windus

- Fly Away Home: Part I (1961) ... Dora Windus

1958-1960 Make Room for Daddy (TV Series)
Mrs. Crane / Arlene Colby

- Rusty Meets Little Lord Fauntleroy (1960) ... Mrs. Crane

- Kathy's Career (1958) ... Arlene Colby

1959-1960 Fibber McGee and Molly (TV Series)
Molly McGee

- The Mountain Cabin (1960) ... Molly McGee

- The Perfect Game (1960) ... Molly McGee

- Molly's Political Career (1960) ... Molly McGee

- Molly's Birthday Present (1960) ... Molly McGee

- The Cow (1960) ... Molly McGee

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1958 The Party Crashers
Mrs. Nickerson

1952 My Friend Irma (TV Series)
Jane Stacy

- Episode dated 3 October 1952 (1952) ... Jane Stacy

1949 The Story of Molly X
Jan

1947 The Hucksters
Wanda Jean (voice, uncredited)

1943 Slightly Dangerous
Salesgirl (uncredited)

1942 Wings for the Eagle
Personnel Clerk (uncredited)

1942 Kid Glove Killer
Bessie Wright (as Catherine Lewis)

1942 The Playgirls (Short)
Playgirl Band Leader (as Catherine Lewis)

1941 Double Trouble
Peggy Whitmore (as Catherine Lewis)

1941 Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Nurse (uncredited)

1941 Model Wife
Salesgirl (uncredited)

1940 Dr. Kildare's Crisis
Flo (uncredited)

1940 Little Nellie Kelly
Western Union Operator (uncredited)

1940 Soak the Old (Short)
Ruthie (as Catherine Lewis)

1940 We Who Are Young
Office Girl (uncredited)

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Other Works:

In 1967, she starred in an unsold sitcom pilot for ABC called "The Medicine Man." The plot revolved around the misadventures of a group of interns at an ordinary city hospital.

Alternate Names:

Catherine Lewis

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Played Jane Stacy in both radio and television series' My Friend Irma (1952); played Molly in the television series Fibber McGee and Molly (1959). Played in numerous episodes of radio's "Suspense" - often playing more than one part - and alongside husband Elliott Lewis. At times, described along with Elliott as one of radio's most distinguished couples. See more »