Ethel Remey

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Ethel Remey
Ethel Remey in 'Turn to the Right'.jpg
Ethel Remey circa 1917 in the play Turn to the Right
Born(1895-02-22)February 22, 1895
DiedFebruary 28, 1979(1979-02-28) (aged 84)
OccupationActress

Ethel Remey (February 22, 1895 - February 28, 1979 ) was an American actress. She was sometimes credited as Ethel Everett. [1]

Her most famous role was her portrayal of Alma Miller, mother of Lisa Miller (Eileen Fulton) on the soap opera As the World Turns . She played the role from 1963 to 1977.

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