Quick Facts
Born:
1927-10-10
Birthplace:
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Credits:
39 Total Roles
Alice Nunn
Acting
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Biography
Alice Nunn was an American actress known for her memorable performances in film and television. She appeared in various movies and TV shows, often in eccentric or character roles. Nunn gained recognition for her role as Large Marge in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," where her brief but unforgettable appearance left a lasting impression on audiences. Along with the clown surgeon scene, Nunn's character Large Marge, a ghostly truck driver who gives Pee-wee a lift, provides the biggest scare of the movie via stop-motion animation. Nunn was only 60 when she passed away in 1988 following a heart attack. Nunn's contributions to entertainment, particularly her notable performance in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," remain cherished among fans of the movie.
Known For
Knight Rider
Nurse
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Large Marge
Murder, She Wrote
Henrietta
Johnny Got His Gun
Third Nurse
The Fury
Mrs. Callahan
Happy Days
Self
Who's That Girl
Woman Parole Member
Mommie Dearest
Helga
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Who's That Girl MOVIE | Woman Parole Member |
| 1986 | Trick or Treat MOVIE | Sylvia Cavell |
| 1986 | Thrashin' MOVIE | Truck Driver |
| 1985 | 227 TV | Self |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure MOVIE | Large Marge |
| 1984 | Crazy like a Fox TV | Mrs. De Curtis |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Henrietta |
| 1983 | Focus on Fishko MOVIE | Old Mimi |
| 1982 | Knight Rider TV | Nurse |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon TV | Self |