Pert Kelton

Pert Kelton was an American vaudeville, movie, radio, and television actress known for her role as the original Alice Kramden on 'The Honeymooners'.

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Profession :

Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Birthday :

October 14, 1906

Death Date:

October 30, 1968

Age :

62

Pert Kelton was an American actress who gained fame for her comedic roles in vaudeville, Broadway, and screen. She is best remembered as the original Alice Kramden in the TV series “The Honeymooners,” before Audrey Meadows took over the role. Kelton’s career spanned from the late 1920s to the 1960s, during which she appeared in various films and TV shows, including “The Music Man” (1962), “The Phil Silvers Show,” and “The Jackie Gleason Show.” She also received the Theatre World Award for her performance in the play “The Cradle Will Rock.” However, Kelton’s involvement with left-wing political groups during the McCarthy era led to her being blacklisted, causing her to lose job opportunities, including her role on “The Honeymooners.”