Blossom Rock
aka. Marie Blake
Born: August 21, 1896
Died: January 14, 1978

Born Edith Blossom MacDonald in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, she was the sister of well-known movie star Jeanette MacDonald. Spending many years in vaudeville, she eventually married her partner Clarence Rock. She was known as Sally the operator in many "Dr. Kildare movies" before getting the role of Grandmama on the T.V. series The Addams Family. With a career spanning four decades, Blossom appeared in over 50 movies. After the Addams Family was cancelled, Blossom Rock retired from show business.
Blossom Was asked to reprise her role for the 1977 reunion show but was unable to due to a massive stroke which would eventually take her life in 1978. You can read more of Blossom Rock at the Internet Movie Database

Betty Phillips has had quite a few roles since her debute in 1984 as Linda in Michael Crichton's "Runaway". In all her roles however, she has never played such a Fun character as "Granmama" in Fox Family Channels "The New Addams Family Series". Betty is probably the most veteran of the cast and it shows in her performance. With over 21 appearances in various movies and TV Shows, Ms Phillips shines in her newest role. To see more of Betty Phillips, Try the Internet Movie Database

Judith Malina has had quite a distinguished career spanning over 40 years. Well known for her avant-garde style she and her husband Julian Beck tried many new forms of expression with their Living Theatre. In 1964 she co-directed "The Brig" about treatment of marine POW's in Japan. After the death of her husband she took on more conventional roles. In 1975 she played Al Pacinos mother in"Dog Day Afternoon"
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Carol Kane is considered one of the best character actresses of all time. Her quirky voice and seemingly moldable features have helped her appear as a gnome, a prostitute, and an old grandma. Her most notable appearance however was as Simka Gravas on the comedy series "Taxi" from 1981 until 1983. It was a role in which she would win both Best Supporting Actress and Best Lead Actress Emmys in successive years. One of the busiest women in show business, Carol Kane can count 70 appearances on tv and film.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Carolyn Laurie Kane moved to New York when she was eight years old. She attended the Professional Childrens School in Manhattan and was performing on stage by age fourteen.
Amazingly, not much can be found about her personal life since then.
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Alice Ghostley
Born: August 14, 1926

Born in Eve Missouri, Alice Ghostley has had an impressive career in acting. As a commedianne, she has portrayed some of the best known supporting characters in many well known tv shows and films. She is best known for her portrayal as Aunt Esmerelda on TV's Bewitched. As the bumbling and inept witch with a deep love for her niece and her family, she sometimes outshined the major stars in the show. She also played Mrs. Murdock in the Movie "Grease"
Currently, she stars as the Doctor in the upcoming release,The Chocolate Factory". To see more about Alice Ghostley, be sure to visit The Internet Movie Database