Madge Blake | |
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Born | Madge Cummings May 31, 1899 Kinsley, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | February 19, 1969 Pasadena, California, U.S. | (aged 69)
Resting place | Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1946–1969 |
Spouse | James Lincoln Blake |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Milburn Stone (1st cousin), Fred Stone (uncle) |
Madge Blake (née Cummings; May 31, 1899 – February 19, 1969)[1][2] was an American character actress best remembered for her role as Larry Mondello's mother, Margaret Mondello, on the CBS/ABC sitcom Leave It to Beaver, as Flora MacMichael on the ABC/CBS sitcom The Real McCoys, and as Aunt Harriet Cooper in 96 episodes of ABC's Batman. Gene Kelly had a special affection for her and included her in each of his films following her role in An American in Paris.[citation needed]