Inga Swenson

Inga Swenson
Swenson as Ophelia in the American Shakespeare Festival production of Hamlet, 1958
Born(1932-12-29)December 29, 1932
DiedJuly 23, 2023(2023-07-23) (aged 90)
EducationNorthwestern University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active1949–1998
TelevisionBenson
SpouseLowell Harris (m. 1953)
Children2

Inga Swenson (December 29, 1932 – July 23, 2023) was an American actress and singer. She appeared in multiple Broadway productions and was nominated twice for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performances as Lizzie Curry in 110 in the Shade and Irene Adler in Baker Street. She also spent seven years portraying Gretchen Kraus in the ABC comedy series Benson.