Marjorie "Marge" Redmond, a renowned American actress and singer, was born on December 14, 1924, and passed away on February 10, 2020, at the age of 95.
Redmond's most notable role was as Sister Jacqueline in the popular television series The Flying Nun, which aired from 1967 to 1970, earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series during the 1967-68 season.
Throughout her illustrious career, Redmond made numerous guest appearances on television programs, and her distinctive voice and charm made her a household name, particularly in the 1970s with her iconic portrayal of innkeeper Sarah Tucker in Cool Whip commercials.
On the big screen, Redmond appeared in a diverse range of films, including The Trouble with Angels (1966),Billy Wilder's Fortune Cookie (1966),Alfred Hitchcock's Family Plot (1976),and Woody Allen's Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993).
In addition to her television and film work, Redmond had a thriving theatrical career, understudying both Angela Lansbury in the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Judy Holliday in Bells Are Ringing. She also played a supporting role in the 1981 Broadway production of Ronald Harwood's The Dresser and appeared Off-Broadway in playwright Joan Vail Thorne's comedy The Exact Center of the Universe in 1999.
Redmond's passing was not publicly announced until May 2020, nearly three months after her death at the age of 95.
