Hallene Hill was an American actress best known for her roles in the play Tobacco Road and the films Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1942) and The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956). Having reached the peak of her career later in life, Hill was often cast as a grandmother or "little old lady."
Career In 1929, Hill appeared in the play This is College by Madeline Blackmore and Charles Crouch, acting alongside Marion Aye, Marjorie Bonner, and Duane Thompson, among others. In 1936, Hill played Gramda Lester in a production of the play Tobacco Road, adapted by Jack Kirkland from the novel of the same name by Erskine Caldwell. The cast also included Henry Hull, Haila Stoddard, and Donald Barry.
During the 1950s and 1960s, Hill appeared in guest roles on various popular television shows, including The Andy Griffith Show, Lassie, 77 Sunset Strip, and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. She also appeared in various roles on eight episodes of The Jack Benny Program.
Hill made uncredited appearances in numerous films, including The Gang's All Here (1943), Spartacus (1960) and The Thrill of It All (1963).
She was sometimes credited as Halline Hill.
Filmography
Film (Credited)
Source:
Hello, Everybody! (1933) as Mrs. Thompson The Arkansas Traveler (1938) as Old Lady Remedy for Riches (1940) as Abby Purdy Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! (1942) as Granny The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956) as Bridey Murphy at Age 66
Television
The Roy Rogers Show (1952) as Granny The Abbot and Costello Show (1953) as Mrs. Gillicuddy Omnibus (1953) as Mrs. Watson The Loretta Young Show (1954) as Pearl Fireside Theatre (1955) My Little Margie (1955) as Mrs. Edith Bishop The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1955) as Elderly Peek-A-Boo Lady Lassie (1957) as Liz Barton Four Star Playhouse (1956) as Millie Blondie (1957) as Miss Peabody Noah's Ark (1957) as Mrs. Banner General Electric Theater (1957) as Mrs. Fenton M Squad (1957) as Aunt Millie Official Detective (1957) as Marian Shepherd The Millionaire (1958) as Edna Morton Bachelor Father (1958) as Mrs. Mitchell 77 Sunset Strip (1959) as Rachel Baker The Slowest Gun in the West (1960) as Mrs. Hotchkiss Manhunt (1961) as Wooden Witness Thriller (1962) as The Old Woman The Andy Griffith Show (1963) as Mrs. Rose Temple Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964) as Mother The Jack Benny Program (1953-1965) 8 episodes in various roles
Stage
This is College (1929) Tobacco Road (1936)
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