Verna Felton | |
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.JPG) Felton in 1960 as "Hilda Crocker" from the television program Pete and Gladys. | |
| Born | Verna Arline Felton July 20, 1890 Salinas, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 1966 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1900–1966 |
| Known for | Voice of Mrs. Jumbo and Elephant Matriarch in Disney's Dumbo (1941) Voice of The Fairy Godmother in Disney's Cinderella (1950) Voice of the Queen of Hearts in Disney's Alice in Wonderland (1951) Voice of Aunt Sarah in Disney's Lady and the Tramp (1955) Voice of Flora in Disney's Sleeping Beauty (1959) Voice of Pearl Slaghoople in Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones (1962–1963) Voice of Winifred the Elephant in Disney's The Jungle Book (1967) |
| Television | The Jack Benny Program (1939–1955; on radio) (1955–1962; on television) December Bride (1952–1953; on radio) (1954–1959; on television) |
| Spouse |
Lee Carson Millar Sr.
(m. 1923; died 1941) |
| Children | 1 |
Verna Arline Felton (July 20, 1890 – December 14, 1966) was an American actress who provided voices for numerous Disney animated films.
She also provided the voice for Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law, Pearl Slaghoople in Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones (1962–1963) and had roles in live-action films. However, she was most active in radio programs, where her characters were known for their husky voices and no-nonsense attitudes. Two of her most famous roles were as Dennis Day's mother, Mrs. Day on both radio and television versions of The Jack Benny Program (1939–1962) and as Hilda Crocker on December Bride (1952–1959).
Felton's television appearances included The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, I Love Lucy, Where's Raymond?, Pete and Gladys and Dennis the Menace.