Marjorie Stapp

Marjorie Stapp

Deceased · Born: Sep 17, 1921 · Died: Jun 2, 2014

Personal Details

BornSep 17, 1921 Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Biography

Marjorie Stapp, a remarkable American actress, embarked on a prolific film career in the 1940s after signing a contract with the renowned 20th Century-Fox film studio. Her inaugural screen appearance was in the 1949 film The Kid from Brooklyn, starring the illustrious Danny Kaye, marking the beginning of a long and distinguished acting career.

Following her initial minor appearance in Linda Be Good in 1947, Stapp landed a leading role in the 1951 Western film The Blazing Trail alongside the talented Charles Starrett. Throughout the 1950s, she continued to appear in both films and television, showcasing her versatility and range as an actress.

Some of her notable credits during this period include roles in popular television shows such as Cheyenne, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, and Dragnet. Stapp's impressive filmography also includes appearances in notable films like Elmer Gantry and The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Stapp continued to appear in various television shows, including 77 Sunset Strip, The Brady Bunch, and Quantum Leap. She also made a notable appearance in the popular detective series Columbo. After a long and illustrious career spanning over four decades, Stapp retired from acting in 1991, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

Marjorie Stapp passed away on June 2, 2014, at the age of 92, leaving behind a rich and storied career that will continue to be celebrated and remembered for generations to come.

Career

{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1989,"character":"Betty Felcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Betty Felcher
{"id":160630,"title":"The Secret Life of Kathy McCormick","year":"1988","character":"Clara","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-life-of-kathy-mccormick","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160630.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160630.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":1847,"title":"The Brady Bunch","year":1969,"character":"Mrs. Engstrom","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-brady-bunch","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1847.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1847.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch as Mrs. Engstrom
{"id":82186,"title":"A Gathering of Eagles","year":"1963","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-gathering-of-eagles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82186.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82186.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
{"id":82247,"title":"Battle at Bloody Beach","year":"1961","character":"Caroline \"Carrie\" Pelham","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/battle-at-bloody-beach","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82247.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82247.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Battle at Bloody Beach
Battle at Bloody Beach as Caroline "Carrie" Pelham
{"id":66245,"title":"Let No Man Write My Epitaph","year":"1960","character":"Ruthie (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/let-no-man-write-my-epitaph","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66245.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66245.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
Let No Man Write My Epitaph as Ruthie (uncredited)
{"id":66384,"title":"The Young Captives","year":"1959","character":"Murdered Blonde","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-young-captives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66384.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66384.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
The Young Captives
The Young Captives as Murdered Blonde
{"id":66615,"title":"Suicide Battalion","year":"1958","character":"Beverly","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/suicide-battalion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66615.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":66747,"title":"Kronos","year":"1957","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kronos","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66747.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66747.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Kronos
Kronos as Nurse
{"id":26175,"title":"The Monster That Challenged the World","year":"1957","character":"Connie Blake","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-monster-that-challenged-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7rpntc7keo50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7rpntc7keo50.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66708,"title":"Daughter of Dr. Jekyll","year":"1957","character":"Woman Getting Dressed","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/daughter-of-dr-jekyll","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66708.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66708.jpg"},"released":1}
Daughter of Dr. Jekyll
Daughter of Dr. Jekyll as Woman Getting Dressed
{"id":94823,"title":"Indestructible Man","year":"1956","character":"Jimmy's Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/indestructible-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94823.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94823.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Indestructible Man
Indestructible Man as Jimmy's Girl
{"id":96474,"title":"The Werewolf","year":"1956","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-werewolf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96474.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82411,"title":"Gun for a Coward","year":"1956","character":"Rose","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gun-for-a-coward","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82411.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67106,"title":"Illegal","year":"1955","character":"Night Orderly (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/illegal-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67106.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67106.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Illegal
Illegal as Night Orderly (uncredited)
{"id":67076,"title":"5 Against the House","year":"1955","character":"Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/5-against-the-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67076.jpg"},"released":1}
5 Against the House
5 Against the House as Girl (uncredited)
{"id":67057,"title":"The Far Country","year":"1954","character":"Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-far-country","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67057.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
The Far Country
The Far Country as Girl (uncredited)
{"id":125574,"title":"Sword of Venus","year":"1953","character":"Lillie, Duchess De Villefort","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sword-of-venus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125574.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125574.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Sword of Venus
Sword of Venus as Lillie, Duchess De Villefort
{"id":67866,"title":"Problem Girls","year":"1953","character":"Bella","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/problem-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67866.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67866.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67697,"title":"Port Sinister","year":"1953","character":"Technician","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/port-sinister","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67697.jpg"},"released":1}
Port Sinister
Port Sinister as Technician
{"id":67823,"title":"A Blueprint for Murder","year":"1953","character":"Nurse (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-blueprint-for-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67823.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67823.jpg"},"released":1}
A Blueprint for Murder
A Blueprint for Murder as Nurse (Uncredited)
{"id":67608,"title":"The Blue Gardenia","year":"1953","character":"Policewoman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-blue-gardenia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67608.jpg"},"released":1}
The Blue Gardenia
The Blue Gardenia as Policewoman (uncredited)
{"id":32551,"title":"The Steel Trap","year":"1952","character":"Travel Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-steel-trap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32551.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32551.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Steel Trap
The Steel Trap as Travel Agent
{"id":69111,"title":"Without Honor","year":"1949","character":"Neighbor's Wife (as Margie Stapp)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/without-honor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69111.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69111.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Without Honor
Without Honor as Neighbor's Wife (as Margie Stapp)
{"id":186989,"title":"The Blazing Trail","year":"1949","character":"Janet Masters","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-blazing-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186989.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186989.jpg"},"released":1}
The Blazing Trail
The Blazing Trail as Janet Masters
{"id":68965,"title":"The Adventures of Sir Galahad","year":"1949","character":"Guinevere","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventures-of-sir-galahad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68965.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68965.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69018,"title":"Rimfire","year":"1949","character":"Mary (Saloon Girl)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rimfire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69018.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69018.jpg"},"released":1}
Rimfire
Rimfire as Mary (Saloon Girl)