Pearl Bailey

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Characters played by Pearl Bailey

Big Mama — The Fox and the Hound (1981)

A wise owl who acts as a guardian and mentor to Tod throughout his life.

Frankie — Carmen Jones (1954)

Carmen's loyal friend and nightclub companion. She attempts to persuade Carmen to accept financial support from Husky Miller and later reveals a tarot card reading that foretells Carmen's death. She also warns Cindy Lou to abandon her pursuit of Joe.

Aunt Hagar — St. Louis Blues (1958)

Handy's aunt, who catches him as a boy with a trumpet he has bought. Her discovery brings the instrument to his father's attention, and Reverend Charles Handy destroys it because he rejects music outside church hymns.

Mother — Peter Gunn (1989)

The proprietor of Mother's waterfront jazz club, which serves as the primary setting and unofficial office for investigations. She was previously a singer and piano player in speakeasies during the Prohibition era.

Gussie — That Certain Feeling (1956)

Larry's housekeeper, Gussie is present in the Manhattan penthouse while Larry is away and Dignan is working on the comic strip. She begins to play matchmaker as old feelings stir between Dignan and Dunreath, helping advance the romantic turn in their relationship.

Career Overview

Pearl Bailey has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work is anchored in the The Fox and the Hound universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Fox and the Hound, Carmen Jones, Norman... Is That You?. 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
32
Birth Date
1918-03-29
Birth Place
Newport News, Virginia, USA

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