Marjorie Main

Movie Actress

Birthday February 24, 1890

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Indiana

DEATH DATE Apr 10, 1975 (85)

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About

She became known for her role as Ma Kettle in 10 installments in the Ma and Pa Kettle film franchise.

Before Fame

She worked in vaudeville and made her Broadway debut in 1916.

Trivia

She was frequently cast in tough, domineering roles, like the Dude Ranch operator in 1939's The Women.

Family Life

She was married to Stanley LeFevre Krebs until his death in 1935.

Associated With

She co-starred with Joan Crawford in the classic film The Women.