Maxine Gates | |
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Born | Hebron, Nebraska, U.S. | March 3, 1917
Died | July 27, 1990 73) | (aged
Other names | Maxine Gates Unland |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1945–1972 |
Maxine Gates, born in March 3, 1917, and died in July 27, 1990, in Hebron, Nebraska, [1] is an american actress who appeared in over 35 films between 1945 and 1972. She is best known for her appearances in several 1950s-era Three Stooges films such as Goof on the Roof , Husbands Beware and Muscle Up a Little Closer . Due to her rotund figure (reportedly, Gates weighed 250 pounds), [2] she was often cast as a love interest who often intimidated her husband or boyfriend.
During World War II, Gates performed in night clubs and stage shows and was acclaimed for her singing and dancing. In the course of these performances, Gates kissed male audience members on the cheek, and kissed 7,000 men in seven months. [2]
After retiring from acting in 1972, Gates ran a self storage business in Van Nuys, California. She died of complications from respiratory disease in Panorama City on July 27, 1990, at the age of 73. [1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1945 | Here Come the Co-Eds | Woman | Uncredited |
1946 | The Dark Horse | Fat Lady | Uncredited |
1947 | The Shocking Miss Pilgrim | Uncredited | |
1947 | Living in a Big Way | Babe, Sailor's Wife | Uncredited |
1948 | My Girl Tisa | Mrs. O'Hoolihan | Uncredited |
1948 | The Babe Ruth Story | Female Wrestler | Uncredited |
1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Josie - Fat Floozie in Bar | Uncredited |
1949 | Red, Hot and Blue | Waitress | Uncredited |
1949 | Feudin' Rhythm | Fat Actress | Uncredited |
1950 | A Woman of Distinction | Goldie - Beautician | Uncredited |
1950 | The Good Humor Man | Fat Customer | Uncredited |
1950 | Where Danger Lives | Girl in Act | Uncredited |
1950 | Copper Canyon | Blonde dancer | Uncredited |
1951 | Bargain Madness | Mrs. Broadbeam | Short, Uncredited |
1952 | Oklahoma Annie | Tillie | |
1952 | Blue Canadian Rockies | Chubby Blonde | Uncredited |
1953 | Houdini | Heavy blonde woman | Uncredited |
1954 | Red Garters | Townswoman | Uncredited |
1955 | The Gene Autry Show | Marabelle Carroll | Episode: "Ghost Ranch" |
1956 | Giant | Waitress at Sarge's | Uncredited |
1956 | Emergency Hospital | Sylvia Tetlow | Uncredited |
1957 | Portland Exposé | Slot Machine Jackpot Winner | Uncredited |
1957 | The Unholy Wife | Nightclub Blues Singer | Uncredited |
1961 | Rawhide | Fat Lady | S4:E8, "The Prairie Elephant" |
1962 | National Velvet | Samantha Wells | Episode: "Martha's Beau" |
1965 | Cat Ballou | Big Woman | Uncredited |
1966 | Lost in Space | Fat Princess | Episode: "The Thief from Outer Space" |
1972 | Unholy Rollers | Angie Striker | Alternative title: Leader of the Pack, (final film role) |
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