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| Florence MacMichael | |
|---|---|
 Florence MacMichael in Mister Ed 1964 | |
| Born | April 26, 1919 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 1999 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Sebryn Myers (19??–1992[citation needed]; his death) James McCoy |
| Children | 2 |
Florence MacMichael (April 26, 1919 – May 28, 1999)[1] was an American character actress of stage, film and television, best known for playing Winnie Kirkwood in the television series Mister Ed.
Early life and education[edit]
MacMichael was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, to Roy A. MacMichael and Mary Wahl MacMichael.[1][2] She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.[2]
Career[edit]
MacMichael started out on local radio, local theater and Broadway shows.[2][3] A major role in the Broadway play Out of the Frying Pan led to her first film role in its 1943 adaptation, Young and Willing.[2][4][5] Her later film credits include Woman Obsessed (1959), The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968) and Welcome Home, Soldier Boys (1972).[3][5]
On television she played Florence Pearson in My Three Sons (1960–61),[3] Winnie Kirkwood in Mister Ed (1963–65)[3][6] and Barney Fife's girlfriend in two episodes of The Andy Griffith Show.[3] She also appeared in several episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and guest-starred on The Twilight Zone (in "Mr. Bevis"), Bachelor Father, Dennis the Menace, The Donna Reed Show and Alcoa Premiere.[1][3][5]
MacMichael was active in local theater, both as an actor and director. She was the founder of the Sierra Madre Studio Players and also worked at the Pasadena Playhouse.[2]
Personal life[edit]
MacMichael was married twice, first to Sebryn Myers and then to James McCoy. She had two children, a son and a daughter. She died at Cambria, California, at the age of 80.[1][2]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Young and Willing | Muriel Foster | |
| 1959 | Woman Obsessed | Mrs. Bedelia Gibbs | |
| 1960 | Let's Make Love | Receptionist | Uncredited |
| 1961 | The Children's Hour | Minor Role | Uncredited |
| 1968 | The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit | Catherine | |
| 1971 | Welcome Home, Soldier Boys | Danny's Mother | (final film role) |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Scott Wilson (2016), Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, McFarland, p. 466, ISBN 978-1476625997
- ^ a b c d e f "Obituaries: Florence M. McCoy", Herald Mail, June 4, 1999, retrieved March 20, 2018
- ^ a b c d e f Dale Robinson, David Fernandes (2012), The Definitive Andy Griffith Show Reference, McFarland, ISBN 978-1476601878
- ^ Young and Willing (1943), AFI, retrieved March 20, 2018
- ^ a b c Florence Macmichael perofile, BFI, retrieved March 20, 2018
- ^ Ken Beck, Jim Clark (2002), The Encyclopedia of TV Pets, Thomas Nelson, ISBN 1418557374
External links[edit]
- Florence MacMichael at IMDb
- Florence MacMichael at the Internet Broadway Database
