Lois Nettleton

Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Birthday: August 16, 1929

An actress renowned within Hollywood circles, but who has never connected on successful TV series or become more of a "Don't I know you?", Lois Nettleton has appeared in regular roles in several series and been featured in movies. She may be best recalled for guest appearances on top TV series: such as when she played the station manager with the hots for Lou Grant on an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (CBS), or Dorothy's lesbian friend who falls for Rose on an episode of "The Golden Girls" (NBC). Ne…more

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Credits

Actor

All That Glitters
Christina Stockwood; an executive
The Forgotten Man
Anne Wilson
Women in Chains
Sandra Parker/Sally Porter
End of Summer
Leonie
Brass
Claire Willis

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Career Milestones

1987
Played Penny in the syndicated show "You Can't Take It With You", based on the Kaufman and Hart stage play
1978
Featured in the NBC miniseries "Centennial"
1977
Co-starred in the ABC miniseries "Washington: Behind Closed Doors"
1977
Was a regular on the short-lived syndicated series "All That Glitters"
1976
Won Tony nomination for her portrayal of Amy in the revival of "They Knew What They Wanted"