| Birth date | May 29, 1936 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Death date | April 21, 2014 (aged 77) |
| Death place | Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | The Goldbergs |
| Spouse | Valentin de Vargas (m. 1960; div. 1967) |
Arlene McQuade (May 29, 1936 – April 21, 2014) was an American television, radio and theater actress best known for her portrayal of Rosalie on the CBS series, The Goldbergs.[1][2] She had the same role in Molly (1951), a film adaption of the radio series.[3]
McQuade was the daughter of Arthur and Rita McQuade. She began acting when she was 4 years old.[4]
McQuade appeared on Broadway in Summer and Smoke (1948).[5] She also appeared in one episode of the television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1960.
Personal life and death
McQuade died at a nursing home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on April 21, 2014, aged 77, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.[1] She had been the first wife of actor, Valentin de Vargas (died 2013) whom she met on the set of Touch of Evil.[2]
Selected Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Goldbergs | Rosalie Goldberg | |
| 1958 | Touch of Evil | Ginnie | Uncredited |
| 1960 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Gloria | Season 5 Episode 28: "Forty Detectives Later" |
| 1960 | Have Gun, Will Travel | Princess Aouda |
References
- ^ Barnes, Mike (2014-04-21). "Arlene McQuade, Daughter on 1950s Sitcom 'The Goldbergs', Dies at 77". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived January 25, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ^ Dagen, Carmel (2014-04-24). "Arlene McQuade, Actress on 'The Goldbergs', Dies at 77". Variety. Archived April 11, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ^ "The Goldbergs in Film Debut". The New York Times. March 8, 1951. p. 37. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ^ Oliver, Wayne (July 5, 1954). "Arlene McQuade Has Two Mothers — Real, Make-Believe". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. p. 24. Retrieved May 5, 2023. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Arlene McQuade". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived June 3, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
External links
- Arlene McQuade at IMDb