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Rolly Bester(1917-1984)

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Rolly Bester was born on 21 December 1917 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Adventures of Superman (1940), Mr. District Attorney (1951) and Sherlock Holmes (1954). She was married to Alfred Bester. She died on 12 January 1984 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornDecember 21, 1917
DiedJanuary 12, 1984(66)
BornDecember 21, 1917
DiedJanuary 12, 1984(66)
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Known for

The Adventures of Superman (1940)
The Adventures of Superman
5.9
Podcast Series
  • Lois Lane(voice)
Mr. District Attorney
TV Series
  • Actress
Sherlock Holmes (1954)
Sherlock Holmes
7.5
TV Series
  • Tilda
The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
The Phil Silvers Show
8.4
TV Series
  • Miss Henderson

Credits

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Actress

  • The Adventures of Superman (1940)
    The Adventures of Superman
    5.9
    Podcast Series
    • Lois Lane (voice)
    • 2019
  • The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
    The Phil Silvers Show
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Miss Henderson
    • 1959
  • Henry Fonda in Stage Struck (1958)
    Stage Struck
    5.9
    • Minor Role (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Sherlock Holmes (1954)
    Sherlock Holmes
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Tilda
    • 1955
  • Mr. District Attorney
    TV Series
    • 1951–1952
  • Arlene Francis, Sam Levene, and Joseph Wiseman in With These Hands (1950)
    With These Hands
    5.5
    • Typist (uncredited)
    • 1950

Personal details

  • Born
    • December 21, 1917
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • January 12, 1984
    • New York City, New York, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Alfred BesterSeptember 16, 1936 - January 12, 1984 (her death)
  • Other works
    Radio: Appeared (as "Lois Lane") in "The Adventures of Superman". NOTE: She only played the role for three episodes.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Rolly married writer Alfred Bester on September 16, 1936; their marriage survived for 48 years until she died of cancer in 1984. After a short acting career, Rolly became an advertising executive.

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