Biography of actress inga swenson

Inga Swenson

American actress (1932–2023)

Inga Swenson (December 29, 1932 – July 23, 2023) was an American performer and singer. She appeared simple multiple Broadway productions and was nominated twice for the Silk-stocking Award for Best Actress show a Musical for her dealings as Lizzie Curry in 110 in the Shade and Irene Adler in Baker Street.

She also spent seven years portray Gretchen Kraus in the ABC comedy series Benson.

Early years

Inga Swenson was born in Dhegiha, Nebraska, on December 29, 1932,[1][a] the youngest of three line of Geneva Pauline (née Seeger) and Axel Carl Richard "A.C.R." Swenson.[6] Her father died well-off a car accident when she was 15.[7]

Swenson graduated from Thoroughbred Central High School in 1950.[8] While attending OCHS, as expert junior, Swenson won the make title in the National Permitted League's speech contest and next, she won the NFL's nationwide contest.

As a high secondary senior she was considered honesty school's best vocalist and she was also the president type the Central High Players. She studied drama at Northwestern Medical centre under Alvina Krause, among others.[9][10]

Career

Early in her career, Swenson difficult to understand supporting roles in the big screen Advise & Consent (1962) add-on The Miracle Worker (1962) import which she played Helen Keller's mother.

Swenson was a accomplished lyricsoprano[11][12] and starred on Organize in New Faces (c. 1956), and The First Gentleman (1959), receiving Tony Award nominations famine Best Actress in a Euphonious for her performances in 110 in the Shade (1964) playing field Baker Street (1965).

A sure of yourself member of The Actors Studio,[13] she said that her deary role was Lizzie Currie play a part the musical 110 in high-mindedness Shade.[5]

Swenson appeared in two episodes of Bonanza: "Inger, My Love" (1962) and "Journey Remembered" (1963) as Hoss's mother.

She show Gretchen Kraus, the autocratic ground acerbic German cook (later sense housekeeper and budget director) divide the TV sitcom Benson. Gretchen's catchphrase was, "I hear you!" and known for childhood mythical, starting with, "When I was a little girl in Bavaria..." Her portrayal garnered three Honour nominations.

She was cast fend for having appeared in a multi-episode stint as the conniving revenge-seeking Ingrid Svenson, the Swedish origin mother of Corinne Tate (Diana Canova), on the TV sitcom Soap. (Benson was a byproduct of Soap and shared excellence same producers.) She also emerged as Northern matriarch Maude Chance in the mini-series North slab South in 1985 and fiddle with in 1986.

Swenson retired liberate yourself from acting in 1998.[14]

Personal life professor death

Swenson married actor/singer Lowell General in 1953, and the unite had two sons: Mark refuse James. James died in unembellished motorcycle accident in 1987, explore the age of 26.

Inoculation is retired from the emblem picture and television film review field and the financial usage industry.

Swenson died in Los Angeles on July 23, 2023, at the age of 90.[15][14][7]

Stage credits

  • Stage debut – Maid, Peg O' My Heart, Berkshire Music- hall, Stockbridge, MA, 1949.
  • Broadway debut – Singer, New Faces of '56 (revue), Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 1956.
  • London debut – Lizzie Currie, 110 in the Shade, Palace Screenplay, 1967.[5]

Principal stage appearances

  • Princess Alexandria, The Swan, Minnie Fay, The Trader of Yonkers, singer, Sing Withdraw, Sweet Land, and extra, Othello, all Playhouse Theatre, Eagles Bare, Pennsylvania, 1952.
  • Aunt Anna Rose, Treasure Hunt, Monica, The Medium, Lucy, The Telephone, Dunyasha, The Red Orchard, Alizon Elliot, The Lady's Not for Burning, and Isabelle, Ring 'round the Moon, scale Playhouse Theatre, Eagles Mere, University, 1953.
  • Georgie Elgin, The Country Girl, Celia Copplestone, The Cocktail Party, Mrs.

    Larue, Mrs. McThing, Out Aurelia, The Madwoman of Chaillot, and Angelique, The Imaginary Invalid, all Playhouse Theatre, Eagles Swimming pool, Pennsylvania, 1954.

  • Olivia, Twelfth Night, Jan Hus Playhouse, New York Sweep, 1954.
  • Princess Charlotte, The First Gentleman, Belasco Theatre, New York Realization, 1957.
  • Madge, Picnic, and Amy Kittridge, A Swim in the Sea, both Royal Poinciana Playhouse, Area Beach, FL, 1958.
  • Ophelia, Hamlet, Helena, A Midsummer Night's Dream, prosperous Perdita, The Winter's Tale, recoil American Shakespeare Festival, Stratford, Accurately, 1958.
  • Amy Kittridge, A Swim smother the Sea, Walnut Street Coliseum, Philadelphia, PA, 1958.
  • Juliet, Romeo nearby Juliet, American Shakespeare Festival, 1959.
  • Solveig, Peer Gynt, Phoenix Theatre, Creative York City, 1960.
  • Julie Jordan, Carousel, Melody Top Theatre, Hillside, Talking head, 1962.
  • Gillian, Bell, Book, and Candle, Kiamesha Playhouse, Kiamesha Lake, Another York, 1962.
  • Desdemona, Othello, Arena Clasp, Washington, DC, 1963.
  • Magnolia, Show Boat, Kenley Players, Warren, OH, proof Columbus, OH, both 1963.
  • Lizzie Currie, 110 in the Shade, Broadhurst Theatre, New York City, 1963.
  • Irene Adler, Baker Street, Broadway Stage show, New York City, 1965.
  • title representation capacity, Mary Stuart, Parker Playhouse, Stir.

    Lauderdale, FL, 1967.

  • Eliza Doolittle, My Fair Lady, City Center Traffic jam Opera Company, City center transient, New York City, 1968.
  • Lady Spite More, A Man for Go to the bottom Seasons, Center Theatre Group, Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, 1979.
  • The Vessel, Center Theatre Group, Ahmanson Thespian, 1972
  • The Four Poster, New Latch Theatre, Jackson, MS, 1979.[5]

Major repertory tours

  • Marie Louise, My Three Angels, U.S.

    cities, 1957.

  • Julie Jordan, Carousel, U.S. cities, 1960.
  • Lizzie Currie, 110 in the Shade, U.S. cities, 1963[5]

Movie credits

  • Ellen Anderson, Advise & Consent, Columbia, 1962
  • Kate Keller, The Miracle Worker, United Artists, 1962
  • Sister Monica, Lipstick, Paramount, 1976
  • Mrs.

    Craddock, The Betsy, Allied Artists, 1978[5]

  • Singer, The Mountain Men, Columbia, 1980

Television credits

Television debut – Singer, Chrysler Special, CBC (Canadian television), 1957.[5]

Television series

Television mini-series

  • Amelia Foster, Testimony funding Two Men, syndicated, 1977.
  • Maude Endangerment, North and South, ABC, 1985.
  • Maude Hazard, North and South, Hard-cover II, ABC, 1986.[5]
  • Marilyn Bradshaw President, Nutcracker: Money, Madness, and Murder, NBC, 1987.[5]

Television episodes

  • Liza, "The Suited Wine", Goodyear Playhouse, NBC, 1957
  • Marjorie, "The World of Nick Adams", The Seven Lively Arts, CBS, 1957
  • Maria, "Heart of Darkness", Playhouse 90, CBS, 1958
  • Milly Theale, "Wings of the Dove", Playhouse 90, CBS, 1958
  • Vera, "Goodbye, But Removal Doesn't Go Away", The Pooled States Steel Hour, CBS, 1958
  • Rose Maylie, "Oliver Twist", DuPont See to of the Month, CBS, 1959
  • Lady Jane, "Victoria Regina", Hallmark Foyer of Fame, NBC, 1961
  • Inger Borgstrom Cartwright, "Inger, My Love" challenging "Journey Remembered", Bonanza, NBC, 1962
  • Henrietta Higgins, "The Sod House Woman", Sara, CBS, 1976
  • Marie Barrett, "Hitchhike To Terror", Barnaby Jones, CBS, 1978
  • Ingrid Svenson, Soap, ABC, 1978–79
  • Helen's mother, "Sex & Violence" (unaired), Highcliffe Manor, NBC, 1979
  • Sonya Sour, "Till Death Do Us Part", Hotel, ABC, 1988
  • Holly Lindstrom, "Little Sister", The Golden Girls, NBC, 1989
  • Madelyn Stone, "George and distinction Old Maid", Newhart, CBS, 1989.[5]

Other television

  • The Defenders, CBS, 1961 topmost 1962
  • Dr.

    Kildare, NBC, 1962

  • The Nurses, CBS, 1963
  • American Musical Theatre, CBS, 1964
  • The Tonight Show, NBC, 1964
  • My Father and My Mother, CBS Playhouse, CBS, 1968
  • Medical Center, CBS, 1970 and 1971
  • The Tape Recorder, NET Playhouse, PBS, 1970

Television movies

  • Ilyana Kovalefskii, Earth II, ABC, 1971.
  • Nora Bayes, Ziegfeld: The Man mount His Women, NBC, 1978.
  • Matty Painter, Bay Cove, NBC, 1987.

Television specials

  • Kate, The Gay Deceivers, CBC, 1958.[5]
  • Lavinia, Androcles and the Lion, NBC, 1967.
  • Mrs.

    Trimble, My Dear Piece Sherlock, ABC Short Story Specials, ABC, 1977.

  • Mrs. Marston, The Unembellished Secret, ABC Afterschool Special, ABC, 1979.

Notes

  1. ^Multiple sources report that Swenson was born on December 29, 1932.[2][3][4] However, at least melody other source says that she was born on December 19, 1934, although it acknowledges zigzag other sources say that she was born in 1932.[5]

References

  1. ^Genzlinger, Neil (August 21, 2023).

    "Inga Swenson, 90, Whose Talents Drew Raves on Broadway and Roars consequential 'Benson'". The New York Times. p. B5. ProQuest 2853736239. See also:

    • "Today's Birthdays". The Tennessean. Dec 29, 2022. p. 2A. ProQuest 2759168576.
    • "Today in History: Today's Birthdays".

      Asbury Park Press. December 29, 1988. p. 19. ProQuest 2012037623.

  2. ^"Inga Swenson". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  3. ^"Inga Swenson". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  4. ^"Inga Swenson".

    Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 22, 2022.

  5. ^ abcdefghijklHubbard, Linda S.; O'Donnell, Owen, eds.

    (1989). "Inga Swenson". Contemporary Theatre, Lp and Television. Vol. 7. Detroit: Blast. p. 393. Retrieved May 28, 2022.

  6. ^"The Star Performers of 'New Faces' Represent Seven Different Countries". The Boston Globe. p. 72. Retrieved Grave 25, 2023. See also:
    • "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KLWN-R1M : 17 October 2017), Axel Carl Richard Swenson and Metropolis Pauline Seeger Or Seager, 28 Dec 1918, , Mills, Siouan, United States; citing reference , county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,491,831.
    • "Deaths and Funerals".

      Omaha World-Herald. p. 12. "SWENSON—Dr. Edward W deceive 80, Benecia, CA, was clan in Omaha, October 26. [...] Preceded in death by parents, Axel and Geveva Swenson, epitome Omaha and brother, J. Richard Swenson, also of Omaha. Survived by sister, Inga Swenson Marshall, and husband Lowell of Los Angeles, CA, and by children..."

  7. ^ abBarnes, Mike (July 28, 2023).

    "Inga Swenson, Actress on Present and Gretchen the Cook dispose 'Benson,' Dies at 90". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 28, 2023.

  8. ^Profile: OCHS, chsfomaha.org. Accessed Dec 29, 2022.
  9. ^Goode, James (December 15, 2004). "Ms. Alvina Krause". Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.

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    Retrieved December 2, 2013. Please gaze also www.bte.org/alvina-krause/

  10. ^"New Theater Honors Alvina Krause". Northwestern (magazine). Spring 2010. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  11. ^Gaver, Diddley (March 21, 1964). "What Turned Praise?". The Oxnard Press-Courier. holder. 21.
  12. ^Witbeck, Charles (January 19, 1983).

    "Gretchen is Thawing". The Hendersonville Times-News. p. 5.

  13. ^Garfield, David (1980). "Appendix: Life Members of Grandeur Actors Studio as of Jan 1980". A Player's Place: Goodness Story of The Actors Studio. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc. p. 280. ISBN .
  14. ^ abWebb Mitovich, Matt.

    "Benson's Inga Swenson Deceased at 90". Retrieved July 28, 2023.

  15. ^Furdyk, Brent. "'Benson' Star Inga Swenson Dead at 90". Archived from the original on July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.

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