- Maxine Gates
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Maxine Gates Born May 3, 1917
Hebron, Nebraska, U.S.Died July 27, 1990 (aged 73)
Panorama City, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Other names Maxine Gates Unland Occupation Actress Years active 1945–1972 Maxine Gates (May 3, 1917 – July 27, 1990) was an American actress. She appeared in over 35 films between 1945 and 1972. Due to her rotund figure, Gates was often cast as a love interest who often intimidated her husband or boyfriend. She is best known for her appearances in several 1950s-era Three Stooges films such as Goof on the Roof, Husbands Beware and Muscle Up a Little Closer.
After retiring from acting in 1972, Gates ran a self storage business in Van Nuys, California. She died of complications from respiratory disease in Panorama City on July 27, 1990 at the age of 73.[1]
Selected filmography
Year Title Role Notes 1945 Here Come the Co-Eds Woman Uncredited 1946 The Dark Horse Fat Lady Uncredited 1947 Living in a Big Way Babe, Sailor's Wife Uncredited 1948 The Babe Ruth Story Female Wrestler Uncredited 1949 Red, Hot and Blue Waitress Uncredited 1950 Copper Canyon Blonde dancer Uncredited 1951 Bargain Madness Mrs. Broadbeam Uncredited 1952 Oklahoma Annie Tillie 1953 Houdini Heavy blonde woman Uncredited 1954 Red Garters Townswoman Uncredited 1956 Giant Waitress at Sarge's Uncredited 1955 The Gene Autry Show Marabelle Carroll 1 episode 1957 Portland Exposé Slot Machine Jackpot Winner Uncredited 1961 Rawhide Fat Lady 1 episode 1962 National Velvet Samantha Wells 1 episode 1965 Cat Ballou Big Woman Uncredited 1966 Lost in Space Fat Princess 1 episode 1972 Unholy Rollers Angie Striker Alternative title: Leader of the Pack References
- ^ "Maxine Gates Unland; Retired Actress, Comedienne". The L.A. Times. 1990-08-02. http://articles.latimes.com/1990-08-02/local/me-1287_1_maxine-gates. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
External links
Categories:- 1917 births
- 1990 deaths
- Actors from Nebraska
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American screen actor, 1910s birth stubs
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