Nedra Volz

Biography

An apple dumpling of a darling, character actress Nedra Volz had one of those slightly vacant, twinkly-eyed faces absolutely designed for light sitcoms and commercial work. Although she didn't come into her own until past retirement age, she enjoyed a solid two-decade ride delightfully amusing audiences all over.

The diminutive Iowa native was born in a trunk to vaudeville parents in 1908 and was immediately thrust onto the stage as "Baby Nedra" in tent shows and similar venues. A band singer and radio performer in her early adult years, maternal instincts took over after marrying her husband in 1944 and she raised two children. But the spark never completely died. In the 1950s she was performing again in community theater shows.

Known for

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Lust in the Dust

1985 ⭐ 6.0

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Last of the Great Survivors

1984 ⭐ 7.5

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Gridlock

1980 ⭐ 7.5

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Little Miss Marker

1980 ⭐ 6.6

Career timeline

1996

The Great White Hype

Old Lady · 1996

⭐ 5.2

1994

The Silence of the Hams

Ranger's Wife · 1994

⭐ 4.9

1993

Betrayal of the Dove

Old Woman · 1993

⭐ 5.0

1988

Mortuary Academy

Helen · 1988

⭐ 3.8

1985

Moving Violations

Mrs. Loretta Houk · 1985

⭐ 5.4

Lust in the Dust

Big Ed · 1985

⭐ 6.0

1984

Last of the Great Survivors Notable

Gladys · 1984

⭐ 7.5

1982

National Lampoon's Movie Madness

Old Lady ("Growing Yourself") · 1982

⭐ 3.4

1980

Gridlock Notable

Mrs. Felcher · 1980

⭐ 7.5

Little Miss Marker

Mrs. Clancy · 1980

⭐ 6.6

1979

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Mrs. Kissell · 1979

⭐ 5.8

1977

Mule Feathers

Clamity Jane · 1977

⭐ 4.5

1975

They Only Come Out at Night Notable

Elderly Woman · 1975

⭐ 7.0

1973

Your Three Minutes Are Up

Free Press Lady · 1973

⭐ 4.6

Frequently appears with

Tab Hunter

Abel Wood

Divine

Rosie Velez

Lainie Kazan

Marguerita Ventura

Geoffrey Lewis

Hard Case Williams

Henry Silva

Bernardo

Pam Dawber

Laura Matthews

James Naughton

Richard Wylie

Thom Bray

Eddie

Maryedith Burrell

Vie

Full filmography

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The Great White Hype

1996 ⭐ 5.2

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The Silence of the Hams

1994 ⭐ 4.9

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Betrayal of the Dove

1993 ⭐ 5.0

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Mortuary Academy

1988 ⭐ 3.8

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Moving Violations

1985 ⭐ 5.4

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Lust in the Dust

1985 ⭐ 6.0

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Last of the Great Survivors

1984 ⭐ 7.5

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National Lampoon's Movie Madness

1982 ⭐ 3.4

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Gridlock

1980 ⭐ 7.5

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Little Miss Marker

1980 ⭐ 6.6

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10

1979 ⭐ 5.8

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Mule Feathers

1977 ⭐ 4.5

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They Only Come Out at Night

1975 ⭐ 7.0

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Your Three Minutes Are Up

1973 ⭐ 4.6