Gilda Radner

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Characters played by Gilda Radner

Witch / The Fairy Godmother (voice) — Witch's Night Out (1978)

A depressed witch and the story's central figure, she turns two children into the monsters they hoped to be and transforms their babysitter into a Frankenstein's monster for Halloween. After losing her wand, she cannot restore them until she gets it back; she then returns them to human form and uses her powers to convince the town that she is not evil.

Ms. Milner — The Woman in Red (1984)

A plain-looking colleague of Teddy who is mistakenly called for his date with Charlotte. When stood up, she exacts revenge by damaging his car and releasing its brake, causing a crash. She later acts friendly after starting a relationship with another coworker.

Vickie Pearl — Haunted Honeymoon (1986)

Larry's fiancée and fellow radio performer. She accompanies him to the mansion, identifies Charles as the killer through a subtle phone slip-up, and joins Larry in the final escape and confrontation.

Gloria Link — First Family (1980)

The President's 28-year-old, sex-starved daughter. She is kidnapped by the Upper Gormese regime, triggering the main conflict and forcing the administration to transport Americans to Africa.

Kate Hellman — Hanky Panky (1982)

Kate is a reporter who meets Michael when he takes refuge in an apartment, initially mistaking him for a burglar. After hearing his story, she believes he is innocent and pursues the case as her first major story. She helps interpret the conspiracy, grows close to Michael, and is later abducted as leverage.

Mrs. Emily Pules — The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)

Minor character, possibly fan or associate.

Career Overview

Gilda Radner has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Anytown Animated Specials Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Witch's Night Out, Love, Gilda, Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
42
Birth Date
1946-06-28
Birth Place
Detroit, Michigan, United States

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q266808), public domain (CC0).