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Una Merkel

Bio: Southerner Una Merkel was a popular American stage, screen, and television actress. In movies, while often cast as the female lead, she more typically appeared in prominent supporting roles
Born: Thu, Dec 10 1903
Birthplace: Covington, Kentucky, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 02 1986
Una Merkel is 82 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Una Merkel would have been no older than 82 in That's Entertainment! III as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Una Merkel would have been no older than 82 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Una Merkel was 81 in That's Dancing! as 'From 'Born to Dance' (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Una Merkel was 68 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Spinout
Spinout
Una Merkel was 62 in Spinout as 'Violet Ranley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1966
Poster of A Tiger Walks
A Tiger Walks
Una Merkel was 60 in A Tiger Walks as 'Mrs. Watkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1964
Poster of Summer Magic
Summer Magic
Una Merkel was 59 in Summer Magic as 'Mariah Popham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1963
Poster of Summer and Smoke
Summer and Smoke
Una Merkel was 57 in Summer and Smoke as 'Mrs. Winemiller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1961
Poster of The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
Una Merkel was 57 in The Parent Trap as 'Verbena'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1961
Poster of The Mating Game
The Mating Game
Una Merkel was 55 in The Mating Game as 'Ma Larkin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1959
Poster of Aladdin
Aladdin
Una Merkel was 54 in Aladdin as 'Aladdin's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1958
Poster of The Girl Most Likely
The Girl Most Likely
Una Merkel was 54 in The Girl Most Likely as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1958
Poster of The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown
The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown
Una Merkel was 53 in The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown as 'Bertha'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1957
Poster of The Greer Case
The Greer Case
Una Merkel was 53 in The Greer Case as 'Louise Hoagland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1957
Poster of Bundle of Joy
Bundle of Joy
Una Merkel was 53 in Bundle of Joy as 'Mrs. Dugan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of The Kettles in the Ozarks
The Kettles in the Ozarks
Una Merkel was 52 in The Kettles in the Ozarks as 'Miss Bedelia Baines'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Kentuckian
The Kentuckian
Una Merkel was 51 in The Kentuckian as 'Sophie Wakefield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of I Love Melvin
I Love Melvin
Una Merkel was 49 in I Love Melvin as 'Mom Schneider'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Una Merkel was 48 in The Merry Widow as 'Kitty Riley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1952
Poster of With a Song in My Heart
With a Song in My Heart
Una Merkel was 48 in With a Song in My Heart as 'Sister Marie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1952
Poster of Golden Girl
Golden Girl
Una Merkel was 47 in Golden Girl as 'Mary Ann Crabtree'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of A Millionaire for Christy
A Millionaire for Christy
Una Merkel was 47 in A Millionaire for Christy as 'Patsy Clifford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1951
Poster of Rich, Young and Pretty
Rich, Young and Pretty
Una Merkel was 47 in Rich, Young and Pretty as 'Glynnie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1951
Poster of Emergency Wedding
Emergency Wedding
Una Merkel was 46 in Emergency Wedding as 'Emma - Nurse / Receptionist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950
Poster of My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven
Una Merkel was 46 in My Blue Heaven as 'Miss Irma Gilbert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1950
Poster of Kill the Umpire
Kill the Umpire
Una Merkel was 46 in Kill the Umpire as 'Betty Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1950
Poster of The Man from Texas
The Man from Texas
Una Merkel was 44 in The Man from Texas as 'Widow Weeks'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1948
Poster of The Bride Goes Wild
The Bride Goes Wild
Una Merkel was 44 in The Bride Goes Wild as 'Miss Doberly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1948
Poster of It's a Joke, Son!
It's a Joke, Son!
Una Merkel was 43 in It's a Joke, Son! as 'Mrs.Magnolia Claghorn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1947
Poster of Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
Una Merkel was 40 in Sweethearts of the U.S.A. as 'Patsy Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1944
Poster of To Heir Is Human
To Heir Is Human
Una Merkel was 40 in To Heir Is Human as 'Una'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1944
Poster of Quack Service
Quack Service
Una Merkel was 39 in Quack Service as 'Daffy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1943
Poster of This Is the Army
This Is the Army
Una Merkel was 39 in This Is the Army as 'Rose Dibble'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1943
Poster of Twin Beds
Twin Beds
Una Merkel was 38 in Twin Beds as 'Lydia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1942
Poster of The Mad Doctor of Market Street
The Mad Doctor of Market Street
Una Merkel was 38 in The Mad Doctor of Market Street as 'Aunt Margaret Wentworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1942
Poster of Cracked Nuts
Cracked Nuts
Una Merkel was 37 in Cracked Nuts as 'Sharon Knight'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1941
Poster of Road to Zanzibar
Road to Zanzibar
Una Merkel was 37 in Road to Zanzibar as 'Julia Quimby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick
Una Merkel was 36 in The Bank Dick as 'Myrtle Sousé'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Sandy Gets Her Man
Sandy Gets Her Man
Una Merkel was 36 in Sandy Gets Her Man as 'Nan Clark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1940
Poster of Comin' Round the Mountain
Comin' Round the Mountain
Una Merkel was 36 in Comin' Round the Mountain as 'Belinda Watters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of Destry Rides Again
Destry Rides Again
Una Merkel was 35 in Destry Rides Again as 'Lily Belle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1939
Poster of On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
Una Merkel was 35 in On Borrowed Time as 'Marcia Giles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1939
Poster of Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot
Una Merkel was 35 in Some Like It Hot as 'Flo Saunders'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1939
Poster of Four Girls in White
Four Girls in White
Una Merkel was 35 in Four Girls in White as 'Gertie Robbins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town
Una Merkel was 34 in Hollywood Goes to Town as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1938
Poster of True Confession
True Confession
Una Merkel was 34 in True Confession as 'Daisy McClure'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1937
Poster of Checkers
Checkers
Una Merkel was 33 in Checkers as 'Mamie Appleby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1937
Poster of Saratoga
Saratoga
Una Merkel was 33 in Saratoga as 'Fritzi Kiffmeyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1937
Poster of The Good Old Soak
The Good Old Soak
Una Merkel was 33 in The Good Old Soak as 'Nellie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1937
Poster of Don't Tell the Wife
Don't Tell the Wife
Una Merkel was 33 in Don't Tell the Wife as 'Nancy Dorsey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Born to Dance
Born to Dance
Una Merkel was 32 in Born to Dance as 'Jenny Saks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1936
Poster of We Went to College
We Went to College
Una Merkel was 32 in We Went to College as 'Susan Standish'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1936
Poster of Speed
Speed
Una Merkel was 32 in Speed as 'Josephine 'Jo' Sanderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1936
Poster of Riffraff
Riffraff
Una Merkel was 32 in Riffraff as 'Lil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1936
Poster of It's in the Air
It's in the Air
Una Merkel was 31 in It's in the Air as 'Alice Lane Churchill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1935
Poster of Broadway Melody of 1936
Broadway Melody of 1936
Una Merkel was 31 in Broadway Melody of 1936 as 'Kitty Corbett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1935
Poster of Murder in the Fleet
Murder in the Fleet
Una Merkel was 31 in Murder in the Fleet as ''Toots' Timmons'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1935
Poster of Baby Face Harrington
Baby Face Harrington
Una Merkel was 31 in Baby Face Harrington as 'Millicent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1935
Poster of One New York Night
One New York Night
Una Merkel was 31 in One New York Night as 'Phoebe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1935
Poster of The Night Is Young
The Night Is Young
Una Merkel was 31 in The Night Is Young as 'Fanni Kerner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1935
Poster of Biography of a Bachelor Girl
Biography of a Bachelor Girl
Una Merkel was 31 in Biography of a Bachelor Girl as 'Slade Kinnicott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1935
Poster of Evelyn Prentice
Evelyn Prentice
Una Merkel was 30 in Evelyn Prentice as 'Amy Drexel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1934
Poster of The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
Una Merkel was 30 in The Merry Widow as 'Queen Dolores'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of Have a Heart
Have a Heart
Una Merkel was 30 in Have a Heart as 'Joan O'Day'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1934
Poster of Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
Una Merkel was 30 in Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back as 'Gwen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1934
Poster of The Cat's-Paw
The Cat's-Paw
Una Merkel was 30 in The Cat's-Paw as 'Petunia Pratt / Cobb'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 1934
Poster of Paris Interlude
Paris Interlude
Una Merkel was 30 in Paris Interlude as 'Cassie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1934
Poster of Murder in the Private Car
Murder in the Private Car
Una Merkel was 30 in Murder in the Private Car as 'Georgia Latham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1934
Poster of This Side of Heaven
This Side of Heaven
Una Merkel was 30 in This Side of Heaven as 'Birdie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of The Women in His Life
The Women in His Life
Una Merkel was 29 in The Women in His Life as 'Miss 'Simmy' Simmons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1933
Poster of Day of Reckoning
Day of Reckoning
Una Merkel was 29 in Day of Reckoning as 'Mamie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1933
Poster of Bombshell
Bombshell
Una Merkel was 29 in Bombshell as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1933
Poster of Menu
Menu
Una Merkel was 29 in Menu as 'Mrs. Omsk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Broadway to Hollywood
Broadway to Hollywood
Una Merkel was 29 in Broadway to Hollywood as 'Flirt in Audience'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of Beauty for Sale
Beauty for Sale
Una Merkel was 29 in Beauty for Sale as 'Carol Merrick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1933
Poster of Her First Mate
Her First Mate
Una Merkel was 29 in Her First Mate as 'Hattie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1933
Poster of Midnight Mary
Midnight Mary
Una Merkel was 29 in Midnight Mary as 'Bunny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1933
Poster of Reunion in Vienna
Reunion in Vienna
Una Merkel was 29 in Reunion in Vienna as 'Ilsa Hinrich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1933
Poster of 42nd Street
42nd Street
Una Merkel was 29 in 42nd Street as 'Lorraine Fleming'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1933
Poster of Clear All Wires!
Clear All Wires!
Una Merkel was 29 in Clear All Wires! as 'Dolly Winslow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1933
Poster of The Secret of Madame Blanche
The Secret of Madame Blanche
Una Merkel was 29 in The Secret of Madame Blanche as 'Ella'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1933
Poster of Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark
Una Merkel was 29 in Whistling in the Dark as 'Toby Van Buren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1933
Poster of Men Are Such Fools
Men Are Such Fools
Una Merkel was 28 in Men Are Such Fools as 'Molly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of They Call It Sin
They Call It Sin
Una Merkel was 28 in They Call It Sin as 'Dixie Dare'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1932
Poster of Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman
Una Merkel was 28 in Red-Headed Woman as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 1932
Poster of Huddle
Huddle
Una Merkel was 28 in Huddle as 'Coach Malcolm'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1932
Poster of Man Wanted
Man Wanted
Una Merkel was 28 in Man Wanted as 'Ruth 'Ruthie' Holman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1932
Poster of The Impatient Maiden
The Impatient Maiden
Una Merkel was 28 in The Impatient Maiden as 'Betty Merrick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1932
Poster of She Wanted a Millionaire
She Wanted a Millionaire
Una Merkel was 28 in She Wanted a Millionaire as 'Mary Taylor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 21 1932
Poster of Private Lives
Private Lives
Una Merkel was 28 in Private Lives as 'Sibyl Chase'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1931
Poster of The Secret Witness
The Secret Witness
Una Merkel was 28 in The Secret Witness as 'Lois Martin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1931
Poster of Wicked
Wicked
Una Merkel was 27 in Wicked as 'June'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1931
Poster of The Bargain
The Bargain
Una Merkel was 27 in The Bargain as 'Etta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1931
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Una Merkel was 27 in Daddy Long Legs as 'Sally McBride'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1931
Poster of The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
Una Merkel was 27 in The Maltese Falcon as 'Effie Perrine'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1931
Poster of Six Cylinder Love
Six Cylinder Love
Una Merkel was 27 in Six Cylinder Love as 'Margaret Rogers'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1931
Poster of Don't Bet on Women
Don't Bet on Women
Una Merkel was 27 in Don't Bet on Women as 'Tallulah Hope'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1931
Poster of Command Performance
Command Performance
Una Merkel was 27 in Command Performance as 'Princess Katerina'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 1931
Poster of The Bat Whispers
The Bat Whispers
Una Merkel was 26 in The Bat Whispers as 'Dale Van Gorder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1930
Poster of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Una Merkel was 26 in Abraham Lincoln as 'Ann Rutledge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1930
Poster of The Eyes of the World
The Eyes of the World
Una Merkel was 26 in The Eyes of the World as 'Sybil LaGrange'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1930

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 The Cara Williams Show
The Cara Williams Show
Una Merkel was 60+ in The Cara Williams Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1964
Poster of The Bill Dana Show
The Bill Dana Show
Una Merkel was 59+ in The Bill Dana Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Una Merkel was 59+ in Burke's Law as 'Miss Samantha Cartier, Clara Lovelace, Mrs. Thomas Barrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Una Merkel was 53+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Aladdin's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Una Merkel was 50+ in Climax! as 'Maud'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Una Merkel was 48+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Rose Barton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Una Merkel was 47+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as 'Secretary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Una Merkel was 44+ in Studio One as 'Parsis McHugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948