Bea Benaderet

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Characters played by Bea Benaderet

Kate Bradley — Green Acres (1965)

Eb's wife who shares his passion for rural farming life.

Kate Bradley — Petticoat Junction (1963)

Widowed proprietress of the Shady Rest Hotel. She manages daily operations and acts as a mediator during the various minor crises that befall her three daughters.

Ma Bear — Bear Feat (1949)

Ma Bear is the mother in the bear family and the wife of the bear trying to make the family a circus act. She takes part in the backyard stunts and later says she tried to tell him that they had missed the audition. Junyer runs to her in fear after the family realizes the training was for nothing.

Cow / Can Can Dancers / Gorilla's Mother (voice) (uncredited) — Goofy Groceries (1941)

This credited performer voices label mascots including cows and Can Can Dancers, who appear among the store’s musical attractions. As the gorilla is about to attack Jack Bunny, a firm voice calls “HENRY!!!”; the gorilla recognizes it as his mother’s, rushes toward her, and is dragged away by the ear while she scolds him.

Lou (voice) (uncredited) — The Shooting of Dan McGoo (1945)

The glamorous saloon singer and romantic interest for both Droopy and the Wolf.

Second Little Pig (voice) (uncredited) — Pigs in a Polka (1943)

The second pig constructs a house from hundreds of matches, though it collapses when the final match is placed. This playful pig plays a flute, dances with the first pig, escapes the wolf's destruction, and works with both fellow pigs to defend the brick house.

Ella Heather — Plunderers of Painted Flats (1959)

A mail-order bride who marries Andy. She initially lies about her age but finds happiness in the marriage. During the church siege, she discovers Mary's body and alerts the arriving squatters.

Career Overview

Bea Benaderet has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work is anchored in the Red Hot Riding Hood Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, Tweety's S.O.S., Bear Feat. 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
92
Birth Date
1906-04-04
Birth Place
New York, New York, USA

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1285376), public domain (CC0).