Verna Bloom

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Characters played by Verna Bloom

Sarah Belding — High Plains Drifter (1973)

One of Lago’s hotel owners, sharing responsibility for the establishment with Lewis Belding. She is forced from the hotel when the Stranger takes control of it, later has sex with him, and tells him that the murdered marshal cannot rest because the town gave him no marked grave.

June — After Hours (1985)

June is an older sculptress who lives beneath Club Berlin. After Paul escapes into the empty club and becomes the target of a mob, she hides him by covering him in papier-mâché and disguising him as a sculpture resembling Kiki's screaming man. Her attempt to protect Paul accidentally leaves the material hardened around him.

Eileen — Medium Cool (1969)

A single mother from West Virginia who relocates to Chicago. She tells her son their father is dead. During the DNC riots, she seeks John's assistance, witnesses police brutality, and tragically dies in a car crash alongside him.

Hannah Collings — The Hired Hand (1971)

Harry's long-term estranged wife. Initially cold upon his return, she gradually reconnects with him as they work together on the farm. She witnesses Harry's fatal confrontation with McVey and later accepts Arch as the new hired hand.

Jean Hodges — Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic (1975)

Sarah's mother, who lives with Sarah and her husband Matt. Jean is more concerned with others' opinions than with Sarah's welfare, initially blames Ken for Sarah's drunkenness, and resents the school counselor's intervention. She also fails to accept Dr. Kittredge's warning that Sarah has a problem.

Maureen — Badge 373 (1973)

Eddie Ryan’s girlfriend, who wants them to escape the investigation and spend time together. Eddie remains focused on his gun and the people he is pursuing, and their argument shows how his fixation on the case leaves her feeling neglected and unable to draw him back to their relationship.

Career Overview

Verna Bloom has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Signature works include High Plains Drifter, After Hours, The Last Temptation of Christ. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
27
Birth Date
1938-08-07
Birth Place
Lynn, Massachusetts, USA

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