Quick Facts
Born:
1899-11-26
Birthplace:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Credits:
13 Total Roles
Mona Bruns
Acting
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Biography
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Mona Bruns (November 26, 1899 – June 13, 2000) was an American actress on the stage, films, radio, and television. She appeared in such television series as Dr. Kildare, Little House on the Prairie, Green Acres, Bonanza, among others.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Bruns appeared on Broadway with her husband, Frank M. Thomas. She appeared in the 1934 Broadway play Wednesday's Child as Miss Chapman with her son Frankie Thomas playing a large role as Bobby Phillips. The family moved to Los Angeles in the 1930s in order for her son to appear in the film version of Wednesday's Child. During this time she and her husband acted in several films.
She played the role of Aunt Emily on The Brighter Day, for eight years. After the show ended, she was asked to create the role of Emily Hastings on NBC's Another World. She appeared on many popular television shows of the 1950s/60s. She appeared on Broadway in Wednesday's Child (1934) as Miss Chapman.
Mona Bruns (November 26, 1899 – June 13, 2000) was an American actress on the stage, films, radio, and television. She appeared in such television series as Dr. Kildare, Little House on the Prairie, Green Acres, Bonanza, among others.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Bruns appeared on Broadway with her husband, Frank M. Thomas. She appeared in the 1934 Broadway play Wednesday's Child as Miss Chapman with her son Frankie Thomas playing a large role as Bobby Phillips. The family moved to Los Angeles in the 1930s in order for her son to appear in the film version of Wednesday's Child. During this time she and her husband acted in several films.
She played the role of Aunt Emily on The Brighter Day, for eight years. After the show ended, she was asked to create the role of Emily Hastings on NBC's Another World. She appeared on many popular television shows of the 1950s/60s. She appeared on Broadway in Wednesday's Child (1934) as Miss Chapman.
Known For
Little House on the Prairie
Self
Green Acres
Self
Mannix
Self
Adam-12
Mrs. Britton
My Favorite Martian
Self
Dr. Kildare
Landlady
Another World
Self
The Loneliest Runner
Cashier
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The Loneliest Runner MOVIE | Cashier |
| 1975 | Fear on Trial MOVIE | Self |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie TV | Self |
| 1968 | Adam-12 TV | Mrs. Britton |
| 1967 | Mannix TV | Self |
| 1965 | Paradise Bay TV | Self |
| 1965 | Green Acres TV | Self |
| 1964 | Another World TV | Self |
| 1963 | My Favorite Martian TV | Self |
| 1961 | Dr. Kildare TV | Landlady |