Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marion Ross (born October 25, 1928) is an American actress best known for her role as Marion Cunningham on the ABCtelevision series, Happy Days from 1974 to 1984.Born Marian Ross in Watertown in Carver County in southern Minnesota, the daughter of Ellen (née Hamilton) and Gordon Ross,she lived in Waconia and then moved to Willmar and eventually to Albert Lea, Minnesota.At the age of 13, she changed the spelling of her name from "Marian" to "Marion" because she thought it would look better on a marquee. After completing her sophomore year in high school, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and worked as an au pair while studying drama at the MacPhail Center for the Arts, and attending Southwest High School. A year later, her family moved to San Diego, California.She graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego.Ross enrolled in San Diego State University,where she was named the school's most outstanding actress. After graduation in 1950, she performed in summer theater in La Jolla, California. The director was impressed by her talent, and recommended that she try for work in films.
Acted in 143
2020s
- 2021
- 2020
Viral Vignettes
Mom · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
Angels on Tap
Waitress
- 2015
- 2014
A Reason
Aunt Irene Hilgrim
- 2013
Heebie Jeebies
Agnes Whitehead
- 2012
Dear Dracula
Grandma (voice)
- 2011
Keeping Up with the Randalls
Grandma Dorie
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Flower Girl
Rose Durham
- 2008
- 2007
Holly Hobbie and Friends: Best Friends Forever
Annabelle Crow (voice)
- 2006
Where There's a Will
Leslie Clyde Onstott
- 2005
- 2004
Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
Marion Cunningham ("Buddy Holly") (archive footage)
- 2003
- 2001
Ladies and The Champ
Margaret Smith
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Last Best Sunday
Mrs. Larksmont
- 1998
About Sarah
Grandma Rose McCaffrey
The Lake
Maggie
- 1997
The Third Twin
Lila Ferrami · 2 episodes
- 1996
The Evening Star
Rosie Dunlop
Hidden in Silence
Mrs. Diamant
- 1995
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
Maureen Collier
- 1994
A Perfect Stranger
Charlotte Brandon
- 1993
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
- 1986
You Again?
TV
- 1985
Sins of the Father
Caroline Harris
- 1984
- 1983
Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?
Mrs. Davies
- 1982
- 1981
Midnight Offerings
Emily Moore
- 1980
Skyward
Natalie Ward
1970s
- 1979
The Survival of Dana
Madeline Lee
- 1978
Pearl
Ellie North · 3 episodes
- 1977
Grand Theft Auto
Vivian Hedgeworth
- 1974
- 1972
The Weekend Nun
Mrs. Crowe
- 1971
Honky
Mrs. Divine
- 1970
The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children
Mrs. Pilgrim
1960s
- 1969
Any Second Now
Mrs. Hoyt
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
- 1963
- 1961
The Gertrude Berg Show
TV
Blueprint for Robbery
Young Woman
- 1960
The Brothers Brannagan
Kate, Susan · 1 episode
The Slowest Gun in the West
Elsie May Slocum
1950s
- 1959
Philip Marlowe
TV
It Started with a Kiss
Diane (uncredited)
- 1958
Some Came Running
Sister Mary Joseph (uncredited)
Teacher's Pet
Katy Fuller
- 1957
God Is My Partner
Frances Denning
Lizzie
Ruth Seaton
- 1956
The Proud and Profane
Joan
Blithe Spirit
Edith
- 1955
The Prodigal
Greek (uncredited)
- 1954
The Glenn Miller Story
Polly Haynes (uncredited)
- 1953
Forever Female
Patty
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Wilson · 1 episode
- 1951
- 1950
Appearances14
2020s
- 2021
Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story
Self
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Self
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Self - Host
- 2014
2000s
- 2009
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Self
- 2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1990s
- 1993
1970s
- 1974
1960s
- 1962
- 1961
