Gloria Stroock
Gloria Jane Stroock (born July 10, 1924) is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting role in the television series McMillan & Wife as Maggie, the secretary of lead character Stewart McMillan.[1]
Gloria Stroock | |
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Born | New York City, U.S. | July 10, 1924
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Geraldine Brooks (sister) |
Early years
Stroock is the daughter of James Stroock,[2] president of Brooks Costume and Uniform Company, and his wife.[3]
Career
On television, Stroock portrayed Cornelia Otis Skinner in the CBS situation comedy The Girls (1950).[4] She also had supporting roles in films including The Competition and The Day of the Locust as well as guest roles in television series such as Archie Bunker's Place, Baretta, Martin Kane, Private Eye, and Operation Petticoat.
Stroock's roles on Broadway included Joan Massuber in Oh, Brother (1945), Meg in Little Women (1945), and Polly Dalton in Cayden (1949). She also appeared in Truckline Cafe (1946).[5]
Personal life
On August 12, 1956,[3] Stroock married Leonard B. Stern from 1956. They remained wed until his death in 2011; the couple had two children, Kate and Michael.[6][7]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975 | The Day of the Locust | Alice Estee | |
1977 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Mildred Blanchard | |
1980 | Seed of Innocence | Sophie, Danny's Mother | |
1980 | The Competition | Mrs. Dietrich | |
1983 | Uncommon Valor | Mrs. MacGregor | |
1991 | Missing Pieces | Woman at Concert | |
1996 | No Easy Way | Alice Jacobson | (final film role) |
References
- "Gloria Stroock in 'McMillan'". Sunday News. Pennsylvania, Lancaster. October 3, 1976. p. 101. Retrieved September 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Shearer, Stephen (19 May 2006). Patricia Neal: An Unquiet Life. University Press of Kentucky. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-8131-7136-4. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- "Gloria Stroock Wed". The New York Times. August 13, 1956. p. 16. ProQuest 113749407. Retrieved September 29, 2020 – via ProQuest.
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (24 June 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 540. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- "Gloria Stroock". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- Notice of Gloria Stroock/Leonard Stern marriage, nytimes.com; accessed August 22, 2014.
- Obituary for Leonard B. Stern, foxnews.com; accessed August 22, 2014.