Verna Felton

Verna Felton

Deceased · Born: Jul 20, 1890 · Died: Dec 14, 1966

Personal Details

BornJul 20, 1890 Salinas, California, USA

Biography

Verna Felton, a talented individual with a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry, initially made a name for herself on the stage and in radio before transitioning to film and television. Her distinctive husky voice and no-nonsense attitude quickly became her trademarks, making her a highly sought-after talent for voiceover work.

One of her most notable roles was in the classic Disney animated films, including Cinderella (1950),Alice in Wonderland (1951),and Lady and the Tramp (1955). Her impressive filmography also included numerous other movies, with her most enduring legacy being her portrayal of Hilda Crocker in the beloved TV series December Bride (1954). This character became so iconic that she carried it over into the spinoff series Pete and Gladys (1960).

Sadly, Verna Felton's life was cut short when she passed away in 1966 at the age of 76 due to complications from a stroke. Despite her untimely passing, her remarkable career continues to be celebrated and cherished by fans of classic entertainment.

Career

2023
Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio as Flora (voice) (archive sound)
1982
Disney's Halloween Treat
Disney's Halloween Treat as Aunt Sarah (voice) (archive footage)
1967
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book as Winifred (voice)
1965
The Man from Button Willow
The Man from Button Willow as Mrs.Pomeroy / Mother / Lady on Trolley (voice)
1960
Goliath II
Goliath II as Eloise
1959
Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty as Flora / Queen Leah (voice)
1958
December Bride
December Bride as Hilda Crocker
1957
The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman as Mrs. Waynebrook
Taming Sutton's Gal
Taming Sutton's Gal as Aunty Sutton
1956
Picnic
Picnic as Helen Potts
1955
Lady and the Tramp
Lady and the Tramp as Aunt Sarah (voice)
1952
Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes as Cousin Leora
1951
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland as Queen of Hearts (voice)
Little Egypt
Little Egypt as Mrs. Doanne
New Mexico
New Mexico as Mrs. Fenway
1950
The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter as Mrs. August Pennyfeather
Cinderella
Cinderella as Fairy Godmother (voice)
1948
The Fuller Brush Man
The Fuller Brush Man as Junior's Grandmother (uncredited)
1946
She Wrote the Book
She Wrote the Book as Mrs. Kilgour
1941
Dumbo
Dumbo as Elephant Matriarch / Mrs. Jumbo (voice) (uncredited)
1940
If I Had My Way
If I Had My Way as Mrs. DeLacey
Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage as Mrs. Towne