Verna Felton
Verna Felton | |
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Felton in 1960 as "Hilda Crocker" from the television program Pete and Gladys. | |
| Born | Verna Arline Felton July 20, 1890 Salinas, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 1966 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1900–1966 |
| Known for | Mrs. Jumbo and Elephant Matriarch in Dumbo (1941) The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella (1950) Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland (1951) Aunt Sarah in Lady and the Tramp (1955) Flora in Sleeping Beauty (1959) Pearl Slaghoople in The Flintstones (1962–1963) Winifred the Elephant in The Jungle Book (1967) |
| Television | The Jack Benny Program (1939–1955; on radio) (1955–1962; on television) December Bride (1952–1953; on radio) (1954–1959; on television) |
| Spouse |
Lee Carson Millar Sr.
(m. 1923; died 1941) |
| Children | 1 |
Verna Arline Felton (July 20, 1890 – December 14, 1966) was an American actress known for voicing many Disney animated films, such as the Fairy Godmother, the Queen of Hearts, and Flora.
She also provided the voice for Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law, Pearl Slaghoople in Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones (1962–1963) and had roles in live-action films. However, she was most active in radio programs, where her characters were known for their husky voices and no-nonsense attitudes. Two of her most famous roles were as Dennis Day's mother, Mrs. Day on both radio and television versions of The Jack Benny Program (1939–1962) and as Hilda Crocker on December Bride (1952–1959).
Felton's television appearances included The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, I Love Lucy, Where's Raymond?, Pete and Gladys and Dennis the Menace.