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Edie Adams

Bio: Edie Adams (April 16, 1927 – October 15, 2008) was an American singer, Broadway, television and film actress and comedienne. Adams, a Tony Award winner, "both embodied and winked at the stereotypes of fetching chanteuse and sexpot blonde
Born: Sat, Apr 16 1927
Birthplace: Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Wed, Oct 15 2008
Edie Adams is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Dreams with Sharp Teeth
Edie Adams was 81 in Dreams with Sharp Teeth as 'Trina Yale in 'The Oscar' (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 2008
Poster of Inside 'The Apartment'
Inside 'The Apartment'
Edie Adams was 80 in Inside 'The Apartment' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 2008
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Edie Adams was 75 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Doris Day: It's Magic
Doris Day: It's Magic
Edie Adams was 71 in Doris Day: It's Magic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Edie Adams was 63 in Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Hoodwinked
Hoodwinked
Edie Adams was 62 in Hoodwinked as 'Senior Club Member'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1989
Poster of Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter
Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter
Edie Adams was 57 in Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter as 'Mae West'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1984
Poster of Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
Edie Adams was 56 in Shooting Stars as 'Hazel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1983
Poster of The Haunting of Harrington House
The Haunting of Harrington House
Edie Adams was 54 in The Haunting of Harrington House as 'Madame Zenia'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1981
Poster of A Cry for Love
A Cry for Love
Edie Adams was 53 in A Cry for Love as 'Tessie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 1980
Poster of Portrait of an Escort
Portrait of an Escort
Edie Adams was 53 in Portrait of an Escort as 'Mrs. Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1980
Poster of The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
Edie Adams was 53 in The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood as 'Rita Beater'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1980
Poster of Make Me an Offer
Make Me an Offer
Edie Adams was 52 in Make Me an Offer as 'Francine Sherman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1980
Poster of Racquet
Racquet
Edie Adams was 52 in Racquet as 'Leslie Sargent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1979
Poster of The Seekers
The Seekers
Edie Adams was 52 in The Seekers as 'Flora Cato'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1979
Poster of Fast Friends
Fast Friends
Edie Adams was 51 in Fast Friends as 'Connie Burton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 19 1979
Poster of Up in Smoke
Up in Smoke
Edie Adams was 51 in Up in Smoke as 'Tempest Stoner'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 16 1978
Poster of Superdome
Superdome
Edie Adams was 50 in Superdome as 'Joyce'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1978
Poster of Tarzana
Tarzana
Edie Adams was 50 in Tarzana as 'Hooker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Cop on the Beat
Cop on the Beat
Edie Adams was 48 in Cop on the Beat as 'Massage Parlor Owner'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1975
Poster of Evil Roy Slade
Evil Roy Slade
Edie Adams was 44 in Evil Roy Slade as 'Flossie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1972
Poster of The Honey Pot
The Honey Pot
Edie Adams was 40 in The Honey Pot as 'Merle McGill'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1967
Poster of The Oscar
The Oscar
Edie Adams was 38 in The Oscar as 'Trina Yale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1966
Poster of Made in Paris
Made in Paris
Edie Adams was 38 in Made in Paris as 'Irene Chase'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1966
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Edie Adams was 36 in The Best Man as 'Mabel Cantwell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1964
Poster of Love with the Proper Stranger
Love with the Proper Stranger
Edie Adams was 36 in Love with the Proper Stranger as 'Barbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Edie Adams was 36 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as 'Monica Crump'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Edie Adams was 36 in Under the Yum-Yum Tree as 'Dr. Irene Wilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1963
Poster of Call Me Bwana
Call Me Bwana
Edie Adams was 36 in Call Me Bwana as 'Frederica'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1963
Poster of Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back
Edie Adams was 34 in Lover Come Back as 'Rebel Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1961
Poster of The Spiral Staircase
The Spiral Staircase
Edie Adams was 34 in The Spiral Staircase as 'Blanche'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1961
Poster of The Apartment
The Apartment
Edie Adams was 33 in The Apartment as 'Miss Olsen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 1960
Poster of Kovacs on Music
Kovacs on Music
Edie Adams was 32 in Kovacs on Music as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1959
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Edie Adams was 29 in Cinderella as 'Fairy Godmother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1957
Poster of Showdown at Ulcer Gulch
Showdown at Ulcer Gulch
Edie Adams was 28 in Showdown at Ulcer Gulch as 'Wife of man in bar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales of the City
Tales of the City
Edie Adams was 66+ in Tales of the City as 'Ruby Miller'.
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Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Edie Adams was 57+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Kaye Sheppard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Bosom Buddies
Bosom Buddies
Edie Adams was 53+ in Bosom Buddies
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Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of Mrs. Columbo
Mrs. Columbo
Edie Adams was 51+ in Mrs. Columbo
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Mon, Feb 26 1979
Poster of Vega$
Vega$
Edie Adams was 51+ in Vega$
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Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of The Eddie Capra Mysteries
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
Edie Adams was 51+ in The Eddie Capra Mysteries
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Fri, Sep 08 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Edie Adams was 50+ in The Love Boat as 'Maureen Buell'.
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Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Edie Adams was 48+ in The Practice
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Fri, Jan 30 1976
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Edie Adams was 47+ in Police Woman
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Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Edie Adams was 47+ in Harry O
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Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Edie Adams was 45+ in Police Story
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Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Edie Adams was 42+ in Love, American Style as 'Mrs. Winslow'.
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Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Edie Adams was 40+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Edie Adams was 36+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Edie Adams was 36+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
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Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Edie Adams was 35+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
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Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Edie Adams was 35+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
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Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Edie Adams was 35+ in The Lucy Show as 'Nanette Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
Edie Adams was 31+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Edie Adams was 31+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Edie Adams was 30+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Edie Adams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Edie Adams was 30+ in Suspicion as 'Gloria Chrystie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Edie Adams was 30+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Edie Adams was 29+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Edie Adams was 28+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Edie Adams was 25+ in General Electric Theater as 'Sue Ellen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ernie Kovacs Show
The Ernie Kovacs Show
Edie Adams was 23+ in The Ernie Kovacs Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 07 1951
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Edie Adams was 23+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Edie Adams was 22+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Edie Adams was 21+ in Suspense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Edie Adams was 21+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948