Kendall Carly Browne (May 31, 1918 – January 26, 2018) was an American film and television actress and television host. Browne, whose professional career spanned decades, was best known for her film roles, including Dreamscape in 1984 and Pineapple Express in 2008, as well as television roles from the 1950s to 2000s including The Jack Benny Program, Beverly Hills, 90210, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and My Name Is Earl.[1] [2]

Born in Pennsylvania on May 31, 1918, Browne began her career as a receptionist at the Zeppo Marx Talent Agency before seguing into acting and on-air work.[1][2] In 1952, she was hired by CBS when the television network first launched.[1] Browne then hosted Four Star Theater on KECA-TV, which is now present-day KABC-TV in Los Angeles.[1][2]

Kendall Carly Browne died from natural causes at her home in Indio, California, on January 26, 2018, at age 99.[1][2] Her husband, Herb Braverman, a television producer, died in 1958.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1975 I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now?
1977 Red Light in the White House Mrs. Lazar
1980 Alligator Ann
1984 Fear City Nurse #1
1984 Dreamscape Mrs. Matusik
1986 3:15 the Moment of Truth French teacher
1988 Angel III: The Final Chapter Gallery Woman
2004 Soul Plane Ticket Agent (Worldwide Air)
2005 The Hand Job Estelle
2008 Pineapple Express Old Woman

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Actress Kendall Carly Browne Dies at 99". The Hollywood Reporter. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  2. ^ a b c d "Kendall Carly Browne". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. 2018-01-29. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
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