Ge Ge Pearson
American actress (1917–1975)
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Ge Ge Pearson (born Virginia Pearson; April 19, 1917 – June 19, 1975) was an American radio and television actress. She appeared in various cartoons, radio, and television shows.
April 19, 1917
Ge Ge Pearson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Virginia Pearson April 19, 1917 |
| Died | June 19, 1975 (aged 58) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1940s–1965 |
| Spouse | Hal Gerard (1943–19??) |
Early years
Pearson's father had a traveling stock theater company. She debuted with that troupe when she was 2 years old and continued acting with it for the next 12 years.[1] When she was 3 years old, her father operated the only showboat that ever worked on the Pacific Coast.[2]
Career
On radio, Pearson played Mrs. Willy Lump Lump on The Red Skelton Show[3] and Daisy Mulligan on The Gallant Heart,[4] both on NBC.
On television, Pearson was the voice of Crusader Rabbit in the second series of the show of that title.[5]
Pearson's ability to speak with dialects led to her being thought of as one of the most accomplished dialecticians in Hollywood.[6]
Personal life
On December 31, 1943, Pearson married Hal Gerard at El Rancho Vegas.[7]
Filmography
- Looney Tunes
- The Bugs n' Daffy Show
- That's Warner Bros
- Space Angel
- Top Cat
- The Huckleberry Hound Show
- Tales of Wells Fargo
- Crusader Rabbit
- Ethel Barrymore Theatre
- Damon Runyon Theater
- I Love Lucy
- Lux Video Theatre
- Mr. & Mrs. North
- Hollywood Theatre Time
- Groan and Grunt
- Campus Rhythm
