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Bibi Osterwald(1920-2002)

  • Actress
  • Writer
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Bibi Osterwald
Bibi Osterwald was born on 3 February 1920 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for As Good as It Gets (1997), The World of Henry Orient (1964) and Producers' Showcase (1954). She was married to Justin Arndt. She died on 2 January 2002 in Burbank, California, USA.
BornFebruary 3, 1920
DiedJanuary 2, 2002(81)
BornFebruary 3, 1920
DiedJanuary 2, 2002(81)
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Known for

Jack Nicholson in As Good as It Gets (1997)
As Good as It Gets
7.7
  • Neighbor Woman
  • 1997
Peter Sellers, Merrie Spaeth, and Tippy Walker in The World of Henry Orient (1964)
The World of Henry Orient
6.6
  • Erica Booth
  • 1964
Producers' Showcase (1954)
Producers' Showcase
7.2
TV Series
  • Edith Potter
Art Carney in Art Carney Special (1959)
Art Carney Special
6.9
TV Series
  • Mrs. Gibbs

Credits

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Actress

  • Nancy Cartwright, Christine Cavanaugh, Tara Strong, Cheryl Chase, Elizabeth Daily, Dionne Quan, Kath Soucie, and Cree Summer in Rugrats (1991)
    Rugrats
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Grammy Gingersnap
    • Mary
    • Florence (voice) ...
    • 1998–2001
  • Ben Affleck, Jodi Benson, and James Eckhouse in Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
    Joseph: King of Dreams
    6.5
    Video
    • Additional Voices
    • 2000
  • Jumanji (1996)
    Jumanji
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Ms. Desmona (voice)
    • 1998
  • Charlie Adler in Cow and Chicken (1997)
    Cow and Chicken
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Grandma (voice, as Bibi Ostewald)
    • 1998
  • Jack Nicholson in As Good as It Gets (1997)
    As Good as It Gets
    7.7
    • Neighbor Woman
    • 1997
  • Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans in The Glimmer Man (1996)
    The Glimmer Man
    5.4
    • Woman in Ovington Arms
    • 1996
  • The Paper Brigade (1996)
    The Paper Brigade
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • Widow Hansen
    • 1996
  • Tim Allen, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Patricia Richardson, Zachery Ty Bryan, Earl Hindman, and Taran Noah Smith in Home Improvement (1991)
    Home Improvement
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Odetts
    • 1996
  • Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990)
    Captain Planet and the Planeteers
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Alligator Amy (voice)
    • 1996
  • Bless This House (1995)
    Bless This House
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Patterson
    • 1996
  • Santo Bugito (1995)
    Santo Bugito
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Grandma Dungheimer
    • 1995
  • Christine Cavanaugh, Charlie Adler, and David Eccles in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994)
    Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Mabel (voice)
    • 1995
  • David Arnott, Matt Borlenghi, Timothy Fall, Brian McNamara, Sean O'Bryan, and Liz Vassey in Pig Sty (1995)
    Pig Sty
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Woman
    • 1995
  • The Wayans Bros. (1995)
    The Wayans Bros.
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Saleslady
    • 1995
  • Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser in Mad About You (1992)
    Mad About You
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Older Woman
    • 1994

Writer

  • Sweet and Loud
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1944–1945

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Bibi Ostewald
  • Born
    • February 3, 1920
    • New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • January 2, 2002
    • Burbank, California, USA(lung disease)
  • Spouse
    • Justin Arndt19?? - January 2, 2002 (her death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Jif Peanut Butter (1977)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Played David Birney's character's Jewish mother in Bridget Loves Bernie (1972) on TV, although she was not Jewish in real life (nor is David Birney).

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