Viola Harris

Viola Harris (July 5, 1920 – August 23, 2017) was an American actress known for roles in television, theater, and film from the 1950s to the 2010s.

Viola Harris
Viola Harris during filming of The Secret Friend
Born(1920-07-05)July 5, 1920
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 2017(2017-08-23) (aged 97)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1953–2017
SpouseRobert H. Harris (19??-1981; his death)
Children1

Career

Harris appeared in a number of films including Woody Allen's Deconstructing Harry in 1997, Choke in 2008, The Other Guys in 2010, and Sex and the City 2 in 2010.

In 2010, she starred in the short film, The Secret Friend, directed by Flavio Alves. Harris received positive reviews for her role in the film. Phil Hall of Film Threat, who gave the film a positive score for example, argued that Harris "truly deserves to be in the center of the spotlight."[1]

On stage, Harris worked in summer stock theatre for a number of years.[2] She also was a standby for the Broadway production of Zelda (1969).[3]

Family

She was married to actor Robert H. Harris until his death in 1981 at 70.[4] They have one son, Steven Lee.

Death

Harris died August 23, 2017, in New York City at age 97. She was interred at Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus, New Jersey.[5] Her funeral was held at the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel in New York, New York, where she was a member.[6]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1958High School HellcatsLinda Martin
1958The Lost Missile
1962Don't Knock the TwistHelen - the Fashion EditorUncredited
1965The Slender ThreadTelephone Supervisor
1968Funny GirlFirst NighterUncredited
1975WhiffsMiss Zonen
1977Fire SaleHelen
1978Good Guys Wear BlackAirline Ticket Agent
1989That's AdequateCarlotta Duprez
1997Deconstructing HarryElsie
1998Sour GrapesSelma Maxwell
2002CrooksMrs. Tobleroni
2004The Amazing FloydiniIda
2007NoiseElderly Woman
2008ChokeEva Muller
2010Sex and the City 2Gloria Blatch
2010The Other GuysMama Ramos
2016My Dead BoyfriendMs. Schulz

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1961RawhideMrs. BessonS3:E21, "Incident of His Brother's Keeper"

References
  1. Hall, Phil (January 12, 2011). "The Secret Friend". Film Threat. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
  2. "It's Eddie Bracken At The Playhouse". Press and Sun-Bulletin. New York, Binghamton. July 15, 1956. p. 12-C. Retrieved October 20, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Viola Harris". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  4. Lentz, Harris III (October 2017). "Viola Harris, 91". Classic Images (508): 53.
  5. "Viola Harris: Obituary". New York Times. August 26, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  6. "VIOLA HARRIS Obituary - New York, NY | New York Times". Legacy.com.


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