Portrait of Hope Summers

Hope Summers

Bio: Hope Summers could portray a friendly neighbor or companion as she did for Frances Bavier's Aunt Bee character on many episodes of The Andy Griffith Show (1960) or a seemingly amiable Satanist in Rosemary's Baby (1968). Born in Mattoon, Illinois, she developed an early interest in the theater
Born: Sun, Jun 07 1896
Birthplace: Mattoon, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 22 1979
Hope Summers is 83 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Evil Town
Evil Town
Hope Summers would have been no older than 83 in Evil Town as 'Alice Wylie (as Hope Summer)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1987
Poster of Smokey and the Good Time Outlaws
Smokey and the Good Time Outlaws
Hope Summers was 82 in Smokey and the Good Time Outlaws as 'Marcie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1978
Poster of Foul Play
Foul Play
Hope Summers was 82 in Foul Play as 'Ethel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978
Poster of Dr. Shagetz
Dr. Shagetz
Hope Summers was 78 in Dr. Shagetz as 'Alice Wylie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Death Sentence
Death Sentence
Hope Summers was 78 in Death Sentence as 'Emily Boylan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1974
Poster of Our Time
Our Time
Hope Summers was 77 in Our Time as 'Biology Teacher'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of Indict and Convict
Indict and Convict
Hope Summers was 77 in Indict and Convict as 'Mrs. Potter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1974
Poster of Charley Varrick
Charley Varrick
Hope Summers was 77 in Charley Varrick as 'Mess Vesta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1973
Poster of Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies
Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies
Hope Summers was 76 in Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1973
Poster of Where Does It Hurt?
Where Does It Hurt?
Hope Summers was 76 in Where Does It Hurt? as 'Nurse Throttle'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1972
Poster of Get to Know Your Rabbit
Get to Know Your Rabbit
Hope Summers was 76 in Get to Know Your Rabbit as 'Mrs. Beeman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1972
Poster of The Shakiest Gun in the West
The Shakiest Gun in the West
Hope Summers was 72 in The Shakiest Gun in the West as 'Celia'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1968
Poster of Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby
Hope Summers was 72 in Rosemary's Baby as 'Mrs. Gilmore'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1968
Poster of Penelope
Penelope
Hope Summers was 70 in Penelope as 'Shop Lady (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1966
Poster of The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
The Ghost & Mr. Chicken
Hope Summers was 69 in The Ghost & Mr. Chicken as 'Susanna Blush'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 1966
Poster of The Hallelujah Trail
The Hallelujah Trail
Hope Summers was 69 in The Hallelujah Trail as 'Mrs. Hasselrad'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of One Man's Way
One Man's Way
Hope Summers was 67 in One Man's Way as 'Mrs. Elwood Thompson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1964
Poster of Spencer's Mountain
Spencer's Mountain
Hope Summers was 66 in Spencer's Mountain as 'Mother Ida'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1963
Poster of The Couch
The Couch
Hope Summers was 65 in The Couch as 'Mrs. Quimby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1962
Poster of The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour
Hope Summers was 65 in The Children's Hour as 'Agatha'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1961
Poster of Claudelle Inglish
Claudelle Inglish
Hope Summers was 65 in Claudelle Inglish as 'Ernestine Peasley (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1961
Poster of Homicidal
Homicidal
Hope Summers was 65 in Homicidal as 'Martha Adrims (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1961
Poster of Angel Baby
Angel Baby
Hope Summers was 64 in Angel Baby as 'Woman at Revival Meeting (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1961
Poster of Parrish
Parrish
Hope Summers was 64 in Parrish as 'Mary (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1961
Poster of Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
Hope Summers was 64 in Inherit the Wind as 'Mrs. Krebs - Righteous Townswoman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1960
Poster of Hound-Dog Man
Hound-Dog Man
Hope Summers was 63 in Hound-Dog Man as 'Jewell Crouch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1959
Poster of Edge of Eternity
Edge of Eternity
Hope Summers was 63 in Edge of Eternity as 'Motel Attendant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of I Want to Live!
I Want to Live!
Hope Summers was 62 in I Want to Live! as 'Ethel - Policewoman on Bus (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1958
Poster of Zero Hour!
Zero Hour!
Hope Summers was 61 in Zero Hour! as 'Older Woman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1957

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 Another Day
Another Day
Hope Summers was 81+ in Another Day
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Sat, Apr 08 1978
Poster of Snip
Snip
Hope Summers was 80+ in Snip as 'Aunt Polly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Hope Summers was 79+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Welcome Back, Kotter
Welcome Back, Kotter
Hope Summers was 79+ in Welcome Back, Kotter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Chico and the Man
Chico and the Man
Hope Summers was 78+ in Chico and the Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Hope Summers was 78+ in Little House on the Prairie as 'Addie Bjornesen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Hope Summers was 76+ in M*A*S*H as 'Nurse Meg Cratty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Hope Summers was 74+ in Night Gallery
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Hope Summers was 72+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Clara Edwards, Clara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Hope Summers was 72+ in Adam-12 as 'Clara Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Hope Summers was 72+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Minnie Leona Moroney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Hope Summers was 70+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Love on a Rooftop
Love on a Rooftop
Hope Summers was 70+ in Love on a Rooftop
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1966
Poster of The Pruitts of Southampton
The Pruitts of Southampton
Hope Summers was 70+ in The Pruitts of Southampton
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1966
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Hope Summers was 68+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
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Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Hope Summers was 68+ in Bewitched
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
Hope Summers was 67+ in The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters as 'Mrs. Rutledge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of Glynis
Glynis
Hope Summers was 67+ in Glynis
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Hope Summers was 67+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Mabel Denton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Hope Summers was 66+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The New Breed
The New Breed
Hope Summers was 65+ in The New Breed as 'Mrs. McCurtin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Hope Summers was 65+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Hope Summers was 65+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Madge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Hope Summers was 64+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Clara Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Hope Summers was 64+ in My Three Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Hope Summers was 63+ in Dennis the Menace
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Law of the Plainsman
Law of the Plainsman
Hope Summers was 63+ in Law of the Plainsman as 'Mrs. Dodge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
Hope Summers was 62+ in The Rifleman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Hope Summers was 62+ in Peter Gunn
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Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Hope Summers was 61+ in Maverick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
Hope Summers was 61+ in The Thin Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
Hope Summers was 60+ in State Trooper
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Hope Summers was 59+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Marie Tallendier, Maid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Hope Summers was 59+ in Gunsmoke as 'Ellen Cade, Della, Jen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Hope Summers was 57+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Nurse O'Brien'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Private Secretary
Private Secretary
Hope Summers was 56+ in Private Secretary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Hope Summers was 56+ in General Electric Theater as 'Elizabeth, Mrs. Wagner, Aunt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Hope Summers was 55+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as ', Old Lady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951