Una Merkel

Birth Name:

Una Kohnfelder

Birth Place:

Covington, Kentucky, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Received the 1956 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
Got her start as an actress by working as a stand-in for Lillian Gish
Was well known for frequently taking on the role of wisecracking characters
In 1927, she appeared in the Broadway play "Coquette․"
Made her Broadway debut in the 1916 musical revue "The Big Show․"
Was featured in the 1929 Broadway play "Salt Water․"
Was the original actress set to portray the lead role in the 1938 film "Blondie․"

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