Audrey Meadows

Audrey Meadows

American actress.
Date of Birth: 08.02.1922
Country: USA

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. Broadway Debut and Fame
  3. "The Honeymooners" and Blacklist
  4. Post-Blacklist Career
  5. Later Life and Legacy

Early Life and Education

Audrey Meadows, born Audrey Cotter on February 8, 1922, was an American actress best known for her work in television. She spent her early years in China, where her father served as a Catholic missionary. In 1927, the family returned to the United States, settling in Sharon, Connecticut.

Broadway Debut and Fame

After graduating high school, Meadows moved to New York City to pursue acting. She initially sang as a mezzo-soprano at Carnegie Hall before making her Broadway debut in "Top Banana." Later, she appeared in the comedy show "Bob and Ray."

"The Honeymooners" and Blacklist

Meadows gained fame playing Alice Kramden in the sitcom "The Honeymooners," which premiered in 1955. She received critical acclaim and audience adoration for her role. However, her career was abruptly cut short when she was suspected of Communist ties and blacklisted from Hollywood.

Post-Blacklist Career

Following her departure from "The Honeymooners," Meadows appeared in several television shows, including "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "Starsky and Hutch." She also wrote a memoir, "Love, Alice," recounting her experiences on "The Honeymooners."

Later Life and Legacy

In the mid-1970s, Meadows became the first female director of the First National Bank of Denver. She left the bank in 1986 to work for her husband's airline company until his passing. Despite her absence from the spotlight, Meadows continued to be remembered for her iconic role as Alice Kramden, leaving an enduring mark on American television.

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