- Born
- Died
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Although there may have been "bigger" actresses in Hollywood's history, there were few larger than Hope Emerson. She notably appeared as a witness for the defense in "Adam's Rib". At 6' 2" and 230 pounds, she towered over many of her male co-stars, and her size, brusque voice and stern demeanor typed her for a career in villainous roles, such as her star turn as the sadistic prison matron in Caged (1950), which garnered her an Oscar nomination. She could, however, play lighter parts, as in Westward the Women (1951), in which she played, of all things, a mail-order bride. She also worked steadily in television and played "Mother" in the landmark series Peter Gunn (1958). In the 1950s she was the voice of Elsie the Cow in a series of TV commercials for Borden's milk. She died of liver disease in 1960.
- IMDb mini biography by: frankfob2@yahoo.com
- ParentsJohn Alvin EmersonJosephine A Emerson
- RelativesInfant Emerson(Sibling)
- Began her career as a cabaret performer, singing and playing piano. She released six recordings on the General label and later played and sang in her role as Mother on Peter Gunn (1958).
- Was the voice of Elsie the Cow for Borden Milk commercials.
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