Lois Nettleton

Lois Nettleton

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Lois June Nettleton (August 16, 1927 – January 18, 2008) was an American film, stage, radio, and television actress. She received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won two Daytime Emmy Awards.

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Lois Nettleton was born on Saturday, 6 August 1927 in Oak Park, Illinois, USA. Her full name at birth was Lois June Nettleton. She was best known as an actress. Nettleton's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. She died on Friday, 18 January 2008 in Woodland Hills, California, USA at the age of 80. She is buried at Saint Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, New York City. She was 5' 5" (165 cm) tall with an average build. She had blue eyes and blonde hair (color). Her zodiac star sign was Leo.

You can find people similar to Lois Nettleton by visiting our lists Burials at Saint Raymond's Cemetery (Bronx) and Actors from Oak Park, Illinois.

Full name at birth
Lois June Nettleton
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Claim to fame
In The Heat Of The Night (Tv Show),Crossing Jordan
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Date of birth
6 August 1927
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Place of birth
Oak Park, Illinois, USA
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Date of death
18 January 2008
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80 (age at death)
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Woodland Hills, California, USA
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Cause of death
Lung Cancer
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Saint Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, New York City
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Actress
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  • Was nominated in 1989 for PrimeTime Emmy Award as Supporting Actress, for her role on the Tv Show In The Heat Of The Night.
  • She was the first caller to Jean Shepherd's late-night radio program on WOR-AM. He answered the call on the air and she became a frequent guest, known to listeners as "The Caller". Together, they created the call-in radio show.
  • Was nominated for Broadway's 1976 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "They Knew What They Wanted."
  • Miss Chicago 1948
  • Semi-finalist at the 1948 Miss America Pageant

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