Nancy Kulp wore many hats. Publicity person, actress, linguist, would-be politician and teacher. Originally from Harrisburg, Pa., Kulp attended college in Florida, then headed for Los Angeles to work in publicity for the movies, not star in them. But soon after arriving in LA, Kulp was convinced by director George Cukor and casting director Billy Gordon that she should be in front of the camera, not behind the scenes. What started then was a solid career as a character actress in films and television including two memorable roles in "Love That Bob, " (as bird-loving Pamela Livingstone) and "The Beverly Hillbillies, " (as the long-suffering, lovesick and bird-loving Jane Hathaway). After the Hillbillies ended its run, Kulp found work in theatre, Broadway and television, and dabbled in politics, making an unsuccessful run for congress in Pennslyvania. Later she taught acting and retired to a farm in Connecticut and Palm Springs. She died in 1991 of cancer.