Randolph, Lillian (1898–1980)
Randolph, Lillian (1898–1980)
African-American screen, radio, and tv actress. Born Dec 14, 1898, in Louisville, KY; died Sept 12, 1980, in Arcadia, CA; sister of Amanda Randolph (1896–1967, actress); children: Barbara Randolph (d. 2002, member of The Platters).
Films include Little Men, The Great Gildersleeve, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, The Onion Field and Magic; portrayed the Bailey family housekeeper in It's a Wonderful Life; also had recurring role as the maid Birdie on radio and tv's "The Great Gildersleeve," Madame Queen on tv's "Amos 'n' Andy," and the title role in "Beulah," having replaced Hattie McDaniel.
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