Bea Benaderet

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Bea Benaderet

Characters played Granny
Miss Prissy
Witch Hazel
Ma Bear

Beatrice Benaderet was an American actress and comedian. She is best known for playing various characters in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies theatrical shorts, including the original voices for Granny, Witch Hazel, and Miss Prissy.

Benaderet died on from lung cancer October 13, 1968, at the age of 62.

Roles

Looney Tunes

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Other roles

Benaderet was also the original voice of Betty Rubble in Hanna-Barbera's animated sitcom The Flintstones, during its first to fourth seasons. From the seasons five to six, Benaderet was replaced by Gerry Johnson when the former faced scheduling conflicts with another sitcom, Petticoat Junction.

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