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Una Merkel (December 10, 1903 – January 2, 1986) was an American stage, film, radio, and television actress. Merkel was born in Kentucky and acted on stage in New York in the 1920s. She went to Hollywood in 1930 and became a popular film actress. Two of her best-known performances are in the films 42nd Street and Destry Rides Again.
Una Merkel was an American actress who started as a stand-in for Lillian Gish and later played comic roles in movies like 42nd Street and Destry Rides Again. She was nominated for an Oscar for Summer and Smoke (1961) and appeared in many TV shows and musicals.
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- Covington, Kentucky, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Una Merkel was a supporting actress who appeared in many classic movies, such as 42nd Street, Destry Rides Again and Summer and Smoke. She was nominated for an Oscar, had a long marriage and a tragic family history.
- December 10, 1903
- January 2, 1986
Jan 5, 1986 · Una Merkel, a Hollywood veteran and a Tony Award winner, died Thursday in Los Angeles. She was 82 years old. Miss Merkel won the Antoinette Perry Award for best supporting actress in ''The...
Jan 4, 1986 · From the Archives: Una Merkel, Movie, Stage Actress, Dies. Una Merkel, whose physical resemblance to Lillian Gish enabled her to embark on a dramatic career and whose talent kept her firmly...
Una Merkel (1903-1986) was a character actress who appeared in many films and plays, including Summer and Smoke. She was born in Kentucky, modeled for movie magazines, and won a Tony Award for The Ponder Heart.
Una Merkel was a versatile actress who appeared in over 70 films, radio shows, and stage plays. She was known for her comedic roles, southern accent, and pin-up photos. See her career highlights, personal life, and photos.
