Virginia Christine American film, television and voice actress Date of Birth: 05.04.1920 Country: USA

Biography of Virginia Christine

Virginia Christine, an American film, television, and voice actress, gained fame for her roles in various commercials, particularly for the coffee brand 'Folgers', where she portrayed Mrs. Olsen. She was born as Virginia Christine Kraft in Stanton, Iowa. During her time at the University of California, Los Angeles, she began working in radio. She trained in acting under the guidance of director and actor Fritz Feld, who would later become her husband. They were married in 1940. In 1942, Christine signed a contract with Warner Bros. and began regularly appearing on screen. Her first film was 'Edge of Darkness' in 1942, where she played the character Miss Olson, a Norwegian. One of Christine's main talents was her ability to imitate foreign accents. She first utilized this skill to create the character of Olson. In one episode of the series 'Adventures of Superman', she portrayed the mysterious 'Lady in Black' with a distinct Eastern European accent. In the 1950s, Christine appeared in two projects by Rod Cameron - 'State Trooper' and 'Coronado 9'. She also had roles in series such as 'The DuPont Show with June Allyson', 'Behind Closed Doors', and 'How to Marry a Millionaire'. Soon after, she was invited to Brian Keith's first series, 'Crusader', which focused on the Cold War era. She later transitioned to the Western series 'Frontier Doctor' with Rex Allen and Robert Vaughn. Over the next few years, Christine successfully secured roles in several notable films, including 'High Noon' and 'Judgment at Nuremberg'. She was also invited to appear in horror films such as 'The Mummy's Curse' in 1944 and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'. Christine particularly enjoyed collaborating with director Stanley Kramer and appeared in numerous of his films. One of her most notable roles during this time was Hilary St. George, a self-absorbed colleague of Katharine Hepburn's character in the film 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' in 1967. However, Christine's most famous role began in 1965 when she started her career as the wholesome Mrs. Olsen, comforting young couples with her kind advice and a cup of 'Folgers Coffee'. In 1971, her hometown honored this commercial series by transforming a local water tower into a giant coffee pot. Christine's final role was in an episode of the series 'Kojak' in 1976. Additionally, she participated in the voice-over work for the animated series 'Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo' in 1979. In 1993, her husband, Fritz Feld, passed away. They had been happily married for over 50 years and had two children together. Virginia Christine passed away on July 24, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, due to heart problems.