Personal Info
Nedra Volz
Acting
Biography
An apple dumpling of a darling, character actress Nedra Volz had one of those slightly vacant, twinkly-eyed faces absolutely designed for light sitcoms and commercial work. Although she didn't come into her own until past retirement age, she enjoyed a solid two-decade ride delightfully amusing audiences all over.
The diminutive Iowa native was born in a trunk to vaudeville parents in 1908 and was immediately thrust onto the stage as "Baby Nedra" in tent shows and similar venues. A band singer and radio performer in her early adult years, maternal instincts took over after marrying her husband…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Great White Hype
as Old Lady
The Silence of the Hams
as Ranger's Wife
Betrayal of the Dove
as Old Woman
Mortuary Academy
as Helen
Moving Violations
as Mrs. Loretta Houk
Lust in the Dust
as Big Ed
Last of the Great Survivors
as Gladys
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as Old Lady ("Growing Yourself")
Gridlock
as Mrs. Felcher
Little Miss Marker
as Mrs. Clancy
TV Shows
Step by Step
1 ep.
The Commish
1 ep.
Babes
22 ep.
Coach
as Gertrude · 1 ep.
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
2 ep.
Dear John
as Dotty · 1 ep.
TV 101
as Momma Steadman · 1 ep.
ALF
as Cat Woman (credit only) · 1 ep.
Designing Women
1 ep.
Night Court
as Little Old Lady · 1 ep.