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Born:
1899-11-26

Birthplace:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Credits:
13 Total Roles

Mona Bruns

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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

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