Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman
Freeman in the trailer for Houseboat (1958)
Born(1923-02-17)February 17, 1923
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 2001(2001-08-23) (aged 78)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupation(s)Actress, voice artist
Years active1948–2001
PartnerHelen Ramsey (19??–2001)

Kathleen Freeman (February 17, 1923 - August 23, 2001) was an American actress. She was known for playing the role of maids and secretaries in many comedies, especially directed by Jerry Lewis.[1] She was in 11 comedies directed by Lewis in the 1950s and '60s. She also appeared in The Blues Brothers (1980) and Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994).

A lesbian, Freeman was in a partnership with Helen Ramsey until her death.[2]

Freeman died on August 23, 2001 at a New York City hospital from lung cancer, aged 78.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 McKinley, Jesse (August 24, 2001). "Kathleen Freeman, 78, Actress Playing Comic Character Roles". The New York Times. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  2. ↑ Bergan, Ronald (August 27, 2001). "Kathleen Freeman". The Guardian. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
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