Vera Marshe (born Vera Merle Marsh; July 15, 1905 – March 25, 1984) was an American film and television character actress.
Biography
Born in Sacred Heart, Minnesota and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Marshe was the daughter of Marie Stensrud and Harry Theodore Marsh. She attended Madison and Clinton elementary schools and Central High School. Marshe began her career by appearing in a number of short films during the 30s. She also appeared onstage with Al Jolson in The Wonder Bar and starred opposite Fred Astaire in The Band Wagon after his sister Adele left the show to get married in 1932.
Onscreen, her first starring role—and the one which marked her transition from Marsh to Marshe—was opposite Eddie Foy Jr. in Nearly Naked (1933). She later focused on television during the 50s and 60s. Her final appearance was in the TV series Perry Mason (1959-1966). She's known for Way Out West (1930), Those Endearing Young Charms (1945), The Crimson Key (1947) and Tormented (1960). Vera died on March 25, 1984, at age 78.
Filmography
References
External links
- Vera Marshe at IMDb
