Marion Ross

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Characters played by Marion Ross

Marion Cunningham — Happy Days (1974)

The traditional homemaker and mother of the Cunningham family.

Aunt Lucille — Superhero Movie (2008)

Rick's aunt and a member of his household. She accompanies Rick to the bank and is later killed by Hourglass after Lou discovers Rick's identity.

Spiller's Girlfriend (uncredited) — Sabrina (1954)

Romantic partner of a minor character, appearing briefly in social scenes.

Hilda Trowburg — Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010)

Local resident or witness involved in the lake monster mystery.

Joan Myers (uncredited) — Airport (1970)

Uncredited passenger.

Angela Fields — Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)

A technical support staff member who assists the resistance team in maintaining communications and evading the AI's surveillance.

Leslie Clyde Onstott — Where There's a Will (2006)

Clyde is an elderly, fiercely independent woman who shares her home with Richie after he arrives in Harmony. She sets strict household rules and challenges his routines, but comes to rely on his help with daily tasks. When her health deteriorates, Richie stays with her through a hospital ordeal; after recovering, she thanks him for making a difference in her life.

Evie — A Perfect Christmas List (2014)

Evie is the seriously ill mother of Sara and Michelle, whose fear that this may be their last Christmas together motivates the story's central family project. She creates the perfect Christmas list so her daughters can reconnect, make memories, and honor their family bond.

Grandma — Music Within (2007)

Primary caregiver during Richard's early childhood, providing stability while his mother struggles with paranoid schizophrenia.

Marion — Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014)

Oliver's former Sunday school teacher whose unexpected reunion prompts his personal reflection on the holiday season.

Vivian Hedgeworth — Grand Theft Auto (1977)

Collins's mother who joins the chase to prevent her son's arrest. She offers a radio reward, crashes into a tree, and is later forcibly placed on a police bus by Officer Tad before finally reuniting with her son.

Grandma — Dear Dracula (2012)

Grandma is Sam’s supportive guardian. When Sam asks for a Dracula action figure, she refuses but suggests an alternative, after which he writes to Count Dracula instead. She later watches proudly as Sam overcomes his nervousness at the Halloween party, showing her affection and encouragement toward him.

Career Overview

Marion Ross has 113 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Scooby-Doo! (TV Movie) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Love Boat, Happy Days, Superhero Movie. 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
113
Birth Date
1928-10-25
Birth Place
Watertown, Carver County, Minnesota, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q259998), public domain (CC0).