Merry Anders

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Characters played by Merry Anders

Carol White — The Time Travelers (1964)

Member of the research team operating the time-viewing device. She is trapped in the future and participates in the efforts to recreate the time portal for evacuation.

Dodie Wilson — The Hypnotic Eye (1960)

A friend of Marcia who volunteers for Desmond's stage show. After being hypnotized, she later pours acid on her face and suffers memory loss regarding the incident. She denies exposure to Desmond or Justine despite medical evidence of severe fear associated with them.

Helen Reed — The Quick Gun (1964)

Helen Reed is Shelby’s schoolteacher and Clint Cooper’s former girlfriend. She is part of Clint’s plan to settle in town, but he discovers that she is scheduled to marry Scotty Wade within a week. Her relationship with both men creates a major personal conflict alongside the gang’s threat to Shelby.

Robbie — Escape from San Quentin (1957)

Robbie is Mike Gilbert's sister-in-law and tries, unsuccessfully, to persuade Mike's wife to help him. She later accompanies the fugitives as they flee toward Tijuana, where Roy takes her captive. Mike helps the border patrol capture Roy and rescue her, and Robbie promises to wait for Mike when he is returned to prison.

Marsha — Phffft (1954)

Marsha is Charlie's secretary and types the pages of the new play he is writing. Her work places her alongside Charlie as Robert warns him that the play's scene resembles private events in Nina and Robert's marriage and could lead to another plagiarism lawsuit.

Student /Graduate (Uncredited) — Belles on Their Toes (1952)

Attendee of Lillian's training program or academic event

Career Overview

Merry Anders has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1952. Their work is anchored in the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Dalton Girls, Raiders from Beneath the Sea, The Time Travelers. 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
50
Birth Date
1934-05-22
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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