Polly Rowles
Polly Rowles | |
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| Born | Mary Elizabeth Rowles January 10, 1914 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 2001 (aged 87) Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Actress |
Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Rowles (January 10, 1914 – October 7, 2001 in Concord, New Hampshire) was an American actress.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rowles graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology.[1]
Rowels performed in such films and television series as The Defenders, Sweet Liberty and Power. She also appeared as Vera Charles in the original Broadway production of Auntie Mame (1956–1958)[2] with Rosalind Russell in the title role. Rowles also acted on stage in the Strand Theatre in London in Dark Eyes (1948).[3]
Television work included soap opera characters in roles on The Nurses, Somerset, and The Edge of Night.
Rowles was also known as the fecterated Inspector No. 12 in a series of television commercials for Hanes underwear.[1][4]
On October 7, 2001, Rowles died at a nursing home in Concord, New Hampshire, aged 87.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Polly Rowles, 87, Actress In TV and Film". The New York Times. October 20, 2001.
- ^ "Polly Rowles". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ "'Dark Eyes' in London". The New York Times. March 25, 1948. p. 34. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ "Polly Rowles, 87; Actress Best Known for Hanes Commercial". The Los Angeles Times. October 21, 2001.
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