Acting

Una Merkel

Born December 10, 1903Died January 2, 1986 (82)United StatesCovington, Kentucky, USA110 creditsIMDb

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.

Known for

The Parent Trap1961 · as Verbena
The Bank Dick1940 · as Myrtle Sousé
42nd Street1933 · as Lorraine Fleming
Destry Rides Again1939 · as Lily Belle
Abraham Lincoln1930 · as Ann Rutledge
The Merry Widow1934 · as Queen Dolores
The Bat Whispers1930 · as Dale Van Gorder
Bombshell1933 · as Mac
Red-Headed Woman1932 · as Sally
Evelyn Prentice1934 · as Amy Drexel
The Maltese Falcon1931 · as Effie Perrine
Summer Magic1963 · as Mariah Popham
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Climax!1954 · as Maud · 1 ep
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Studio One1948 · as Parsis McHugh · 1 ep
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Four Star Playhouse1952 · as Rose Barton · 1 ep
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Burke's Law1963 · as Miss Samantha Cartier · 1 ep
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DuPont Show of the Month1957 · as Aladdin's Mother · 1 ep
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The Cara Williams Show1964 · Cast · 1 ep
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The Bill Dana Show1963 · Cast · 1 ep
The Parent Trap1961 · as Verbena
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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · as Secretary · 1 ep
On Borrowed Time1939 · as Marcia Giles
The Merry Widow1934 · as Queen Dolores
42nd Street1933 · as Lorraine Fleming
Destry Rides Again1939 · as Lily Belle
That's Entertainment! III1994 · as (archive footage) (uncredited)
This Is the Army1943 · as Rose Dibble
Broadway Melody of 19361935 · as Kitty Corbett
Evelyn Prentice1934 · as Amy Drexel
The Kentuckian1955 · as Sophie Wakefield
The Merry Widow1952 · as Kitty Riley
The Mating Game1959 · as Ma Larkin
Hollywood: The Dream Factory1972 · as Self (archive footage)
That's Dancing!1985 · as From 'Born to Dance' (archive footage)
The Bride Goes Wild1948 · as Miss Doberly
One New York Night1935 · as Phoebe
Rich, Young and Pretty1951 · as Glynnie
Summer Magic1963 · as Mariah Popham
Abraham Lincoln1930 · as Ann Rutledge
The Bank Dick1940 · as Myrtle Sousé
It's a Joke, Son!1947 · as Mrs.Magnolia Claghorn
Murder in the Fleet1935 · as 'Toots' Timmons
With a Song in My Heart1952 · as Sister Marie
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life1987 · as Self (archive footage)
The Cat's-Paw1934 · as Petunia Pratt / Cobb
Twin Beds1942 · as Lydia
The Night Is Young1935 · as Fanni Kerner
Summer and Smoke1961 · as Mrs. Winemiller