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Mary Tomlinson (February 24, 1890 – April 10, 1975), professionally known as Marjorie Main, was an American character actress and singer of the Classical Hollywood period, best known as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player in the 1940s and 1950s, and for her role as Ma Kettle in 10 Ma and Pa Kettle movies. [1]
Marjorie Main was an American actress who starred in slum mother and comedic roles, especially as Ma Kettle in seven movies with Percy Kilbride. She was born in 1890, married Stanley Krebs, and died in 1975.
- February 24, 1890
- April 10, 1975
Marjorie Main (1890-1975) was an American actress who starred in many comedies, especially with Wallace Beery and Percy Kilbride. She was nominated for an Oscar for The Egg and I (1947) and sang in several musicals.
- January 1, 1
- Acton, Indiana, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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Raspy-voiced actress Marjorie Main found the bulk of her success at an age when most actresses witness their careers waning--most memorably as the comedic hillbilly Ma Kettle. Born Mary Tomlinson, Main changed her name to protect her family from embarrassment as she embarked upon the vaudeville...
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Marjorie Main (born Mary Tomlinson, February 24, 1890 – April 10, 1975) was an American actress, best known as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player and for her role as Ma Kettle in a series of ten Ma and Pa Kettle movies.
