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Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 13, 1916
BirthplaceSt. Louis, Missouri, USA
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Mary Wickes's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForWickes was best known for her comedic timing and memorable supporting roles in iconic films like 'White Christmas,' 'Sister Act,' and 'The Music Man,' as well as for her television appearances on shows such as 'The Lucy Show' and 'The Doris Day Show.'

Intro

Mary Wickes was an American actress known for her roles in film, television, and stage, often portraying wisecracking supporting characters, nurses, and nuns. She enjoyed a long career in Hollywood, appearing in classics such as 'White Christmas,' 'Sister Act,' and 'The Music Man.'

Early Life & Background

Mary Wickes was born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, graduating at age 18, and initially planned to become a lawyer before turning to acting.

Career Highlights

  • Broadway debut in 'The Farmer Takes a Wife' (1934)
  • Film roles in 'Now, Voyager' (1942), 'White Christmas' (1954), and 'Sister Act' (1992)
  • Recurring roles on television series such as 'The Lucy Show,' 'Here's Lucy,' and 'The Doris Day Show'
  • Voice of Laverne in Disney's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1996), completed posthumously

Trivia

  • Mary Wickes was a close friend of Lucille Ball and appeared frequently on Ball's television shows.
  • She was posthumously inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 2004.
  • Wickes' remains are interred at the Shiloh Valley Cemetery in Shiloh, Illinois.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Mary Wickes born?

Mary Wickes was born the 13 June 1916.

Where is Mary Wickes from?

St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About June 13th, 1916, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 13, 1916, during the Battle of Mont Sorrel in World War I, the Canadian Corps launched a counterattack to recapture positions lost to German forces on June 2. Supported by artillery bombardments, the Canadians successfully regained Mont Sorrel and surrounding areas, marking a significant victory in the Ypres Salient.
  • Day of the week: June 13th, 1916 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: O Sole Mio (My Sunshine) by Enrico Caruso
  • Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Wickes
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926695/