Quick Facts
Born:
1890-07-20
Birthplace:
Salinas, California, USA
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Verna Felton
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Biography
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Verna Felton (July 20, 1890 – December 14, 1966) was an American character actress who was best-known for providing many female voices in numerous Disney animated films, as well as voicing Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law Pearl Slaghoople for Hanna-Barbera. Her film appearances during the 1940s included If I Had My Way (1940), Girls of the Big House (1945) and The Fuller Brush Man (1948). She was much in demand as a movie character actress during the early 1950s, including Buccaneer's Girl (1950) Belles on Their Toes (1952) Don't Bother to Knock (1952) and her memorable supporting role of Mrs. Potts in the film of William Inge's Picnic (1956). She was also known for her distinctive husky voice and no-nonsense attitude.
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Verna Felton (July 20, 1890 – December 14, 1966) was an American character actress who was best-known for providing many female voices in numerous Disney animated films, as well as voicing Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law Pearl Slaghoople for Hanna-Barbera. Her film appearances during the 1940s included If I Had My Way (1940), Girls of the Big House (1945) and The Fuller Brush Man (1948). She was much in demand as a movie character actress during the early 1950s, including Buccaneer's Girl (1950) Belles on Their Toes (1952) Don't Bother to Knock (1952) and her memorable supporting role of Mrs. Potts in the film of William Inge's Picnic (1956). She was also known for her distinctive husky voice and no-nonsense attitude.
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Known For
Cinderella
Fairy Godmother (voice)
The Jungle Book
Winifred (voice)
Alice in Wonderland
Queen of Hearts (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
Aunt Sarah (voice)
Sleeping Beauty
Flora / Queen Leah (voice)
Dumbo
Elephant Matriarch / Mrs. Jumbo (voice) (uncredited)
The Flintstones
Pearl Slaghoople (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
Flora (voice) (archive sound)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio MOVIE | Flora (voice) (archive sound) |
| 1991 | Disney’s Coyote Tales MOVIE | Eloise (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) |
| 1982 | Disney's Halloween Treat MOVIE | Aunt Sarah (voice) (archive footage) |
| 1967 | The Jungle Book MOVIE | Winifred (voice) |
| 1965 | The Man from Button Willow MOVIE | Mrs.Pomeroy / Mother / Lady on Trolley (voice) |
| 1963 | A Bob Hope Comedy Special MOVIE | Self |
| 1961 | Miami Undercover TV | Self |
| 1960 | The Flintstones TV | Pearl Slaghoople (voice) |
| 1960 | My Three Sons TV | Mub |
| 1960 | Pete and Gladys TV | Self |