Mews Small

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Mews Small
Born
Mary Edith Willard Small

(1942-03-20) March 20, 1942 (age 79)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Other namesMarya Small, Merrya Small, Mary Small Rusk, Mary Small
OccupationActress, singer
Years active1966–2009
Websitemewssmall.com

Mews Small (born Mary Edith Wilard Small; March 20, 1942 in Pasadena, California) is an American actress[1] and singer. She was known professionally as Marya Small during the 1970s and has also been credited as Merrya Small, Mary Small Rusk, and Mary Small.[1]

Small got her acting start in a 1966 theatre production of The Sound of Music in Stowe, Vermont.[2] She has since acted in numerous feature films and television shows.[1]

Small originated the role of Frenchy in the original Broadway production of the musical Grease, with a cast including Barry Bostwick and Adrienne Barbeau.[3] She was later joined by cast members John Travolta, Patrick Swayze, Treat Williams, and Marilu Henner.[4]

Small is best known for her roles as Candy in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest[5][6] and Dr. Nero in Woody Allen's film Sleeper.[7] She also portrayed the Janis Joplin-inspired role of Frankie[8] in the animated rotoscope film American Pop.[9] Small appeared in the first episode of "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" in 1975.

Mews is the lead singer of her band Mews Small and The Small Band, who has released a CD Do What You Do in 2008.[10] She also sings regularly with Suzy Williams, and the two have written songs together.

Politics[]

Mews Small ran as the Natural Law Party nominee for the United States House of Representatives for California's 25th congressional district in 2000. She received 1.35% or 3,010 votes.[11][12]

Filmography[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Mews Small". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2014. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014.
  2. ^ "Maria Von Trapp Dies at 99". Voice of America. February 22, 2014.
  3. ^ McBride, Walter (December 7, 2011). "Photo Coverage: Original Broadway Cast of GREASE Reunites at GYPSY OF THE YEAR".
  4. ^ Edelstein, Paula. "Pearl Street Garage #1". AllMusic.
  5. ^ Canby, Vincent (November 28, 1975). "Jack Nicholson, the Free Spirit of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'". The New York Times.
  6. ^ V. Costanzo, William (2004), Great films and how to teach them, National Council of Teachers of English, ISBN 0-8141-3909-4, p. 193.
  7. ^ C. Mitchell, Deborah (2001), Diane Keaton: Artist and icon, McFarland & Company, ISBN 0-7864-1082-5, p. 164.
  8. ^ Canby, Vincent (February 13, 1981). "'American Pop' Grown-Up Animation". The New York Times. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
  9. ^ Maçek III, J.C. (August 2, 2012). "'American Pop'... Matters: Ron Thompson, the Illustrated Man Unsung". PopMatters.
  10. ^ "Music". www.mewssmall.com.
  11. ^ "Our Campaigns - CA District 25 Race - Nov 07, 2000". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  12. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Mews Small". www.ourcampaigns.com.

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