Amanda Blake
Known for Acting · 40 credits
- Born
- 1929-02-20
- Died
- 1989-08-16
- Place of birth
- Buffalo, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Beverly Louise Neill · آماندا بلیک
Biography
Amanda Blake was an American actress known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the television western Gunsmoke.
Amanda Blake (born Beverly Louise Neill; February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989) was an American actress best known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the Western television series Gunsmoke. Along with her fourth husband, Frank Gilbert, she ran one of the first successful programs for breeding cheetahs in captivity.
Early life
Amanda Blake was born Beverly Louise Neill in Buffalo, New York, the only child of Jesse and Louise (née Puckett) Neill. Her father was a banker. Blake was a telephone operator and briefly attended Pomona College before she took up acting. Blake attended Brenau Academy from 1944 to 1945. She then served on the board of advisors and became a trustee.
Career
Known For
TV Shows (19)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host / Self - Co-Hostess
The Love Boat
1977
as Nora Knox
Four Star Playhouse
1952
as Susan Pierce
Studio One
1948
as Joan Roberts
The Red Skelton Show
1951
as Beverly Fairfield
Hart to Hart
1979
Gunsmoke
1955
as Kitty
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
as Carol Arlington
Dinah!
1974
as Self
State Trooper
1956
as Betty Lavon
Cavalcade of America
1952
as Nancy Hart
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Ena Woodman
Brothers
1984
as Carlotta
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
The Pet Set
1971
as Self
General Electric Theater
1953
as Rita
The Quest
1976
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
The Edge of Night
1956
as Dr. Julianna Stanhower
Movies (21)
A Star Is Born
1954
as Susan Ettinger
Lili
1953
as Peach Lips
The Glass Slipper
1955
as Birdena
A Star Is Born World Premiere
1954
as Self
About Mrs. Leslie
1954
as Gilly
The Boost
1988
as Barbara
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
1987
as Kitty
The Family Secret
1951
Stars in My Crown
1950
as Faith Radmore Samuels
Betrayal
1974
as Helen Mercer
The Adventures of Hajji Baba
1954
as Banah
Scarlet Angel
1952
as Susan Bradley
B.O.R.N.
1989
as Rosie
Clown Alley
1966
as Pickpocket Clown
Sabre Jet
1953
as Helen Daniel
Cattle Town
1952
as Marian Hastings
Duchess of Idaho
1950
as Linda Kinston
Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard
1950
as Karen Michelle
Miss Robin Crusoe
1953
as Miss Robin Crusoe
High Society
1955
as Clarissa Jones
Smuggler's Gold
1951
as Susan Hodges
About Amanda Blake
Amanda Blake was an American actress known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the television western Gunsmoke. Amanda Blake (born Beverly Louise Neill; February 20, 1929 – August 16, 1989) was an American actress best known for the role of the red-haired saloon proprietress "Miss Kitty Russell" on the Western television series Gunsmoke. Along with her fourth husband, Frank Gilbert, she ran one of the first successful programs for breeding cheetahs in captivity. Early life Amanda Blake was born Beverly Lo… With 40 credits spanning from 1948 to 1989, Amanda Blake has appeared in 21 films and 19 TV shows.
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- A Star Is Born (1954) — as Susan Ettinger
- Lili (1953) — as Peach Lips
- The Glass Slipper (1955) — as Birdena
- A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) — as Self
- About Mrs. Leslie (1954) — as Gilly
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