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Alice Nunn Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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

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

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