Penny Singleton

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Characters played by Penny Singleton

Jane Jetson — The Jetsons (1962)

George's wife, works as a secretary while managing a futuristic household.

Frances Glesk — The Mad Miss Manton (1938)

Frances Glesk approaches Melsa Manton while involved with Edward Norris, presenting an alibi for the time of the murder. She says that she and Edward attended a hockey game and argues that his ten-minute absence for a cigarette was too brief for him to reach the crime scene. Her account becomes part of the investigation surrounding Edward.

Jane Jetson — Jetsons: The Movie (1990)

George's wife who reluctantly moves her family to the asteroid colony. She befriends Lucy-2, assists in discovering the alien threat within the factory, and safely escapes with her family after the machinery disaster.

Polly Byrnes — After the Thin Man (1936)

A nightclub performer at the Lichee Club involved in an affair with Robert. She and Dancer plot to steal money via a forged check, but both are innocent of the murders.

Blondie — Blondie (1938)

Early series alias for the titular heroine, known for her charm and problem-solving.

Jane Jetson — The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones (1987)

Jane Jetson is George Jetson's wife and part of the family journey through time. She travels with the Jetsons to the Stone Age, participates in their temporary new life and business success, and later leaves with the family when the repaired time machine provides a way home.

Blondie Bumstead — Blondie Takes a Vacation (1939)

Clueless but loving housewife and central figure of the series.

Blondie Bumstead — Blondie Meets the Boss (1939)

Devoted wife and mother, central figure of the domestic comedy series.

Blondie Bumstead — Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940)

Resourceful housewife who navigates domestic chaos and supports her husband.

Blondie Bumstead — It's a Great Life (1943)

Wise, capable housewife and moral center of the Bumstead family, often rescues Dagwood from his blunders.

Belinda Pendergast — Go West, Young Lady (1941)

Disguised as a man and initially appointed as the town's new sheriff, she defends a stagecoach from Indians, reveals her gender, performs onstage, discovers the outlaw Killer Pete's true identity, and rallies the townswomen to capture the gang.

Blondie Bumstead — Blondie Goes to College (1942)

Resourceful and witty wife of Dagwood, central figure in domestic comedies.

Career Overview

Penny Singleton has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Blondie with 28 titles. Signature works include The Jetsons, Rockin' with Judy Jetson, Blondie's Holiday. 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
61
Birth Date
1908-09-15
Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q522582), public domain (CC0).