Jody Gilbert (March 18, 1916 – February 3, 1979) was an American actress.

Biography

Gilbert was born in

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. She studied voice and acting at

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, and was a graduate of

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. One of her first notable roles was in the

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film ''

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'', playing a quick-witted diner waitress who has a verbal duel with Fields. She appeared in numerous roles in the movies, radio and television, often in supporting roles as "sizeable" but confident women. Gilbert died from complications from an auto accident in 1979.

Filmography

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gilbert, Jody 1916 births 1979 deaths 20th-century American actresses American film actresses