Carol Bruce (born Shirley Levy; November 15, 1919 – October 9, 2007) was an American singer and actress. She was best known for WKRP in Cincinnati, American Gigolo, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Bruce was married once, to Milton Nathanson, and the couple had a daughter before divorcing. She died of pulmonary disease at the age of 87. Musicians Murali and Julian Coryell are her grandsons.
Works with Carol Bruce:
Film
- 1941 This Woman Is Mine: Julie Morgan
- 1941 Keep 'em Flying: Linda Joyce
- 1942 Behind The Eight Ball: Joan Barry
- 1969 The Girl Who Returned: Voice
- 1980 American Gigolo: Mrs. Sloan
- 1987 Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Joy Page
- 1996 The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists: Old One
Short Films
- 1937 Koo Koo Korrespondence Skool: Singer
- 1938 Larry Clinton And His Orchestra: Carol Bruce
- 1942 Swings The Thing: Carol Bruce
- 1946 Headline Bands: Carol Bruce
Television
- 1951 Musical Comedy Time: Maisie Doll (1 episode)
- 1954-57 Armstrong Circle Theatre: Hurricane Diane (3 episodes)
- 1961 The Witness: Mildred Hall (1 episode)
- 1963 General Hospital: Jennifer Talbot
- 1970 Love of Life: Amanda Randolph (1 episode)
- 1979-82 WKRP in Cincinnati: Lillian “Mama” Carlson (10 episodes)
- Reprised role in 5 episodes of The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991-92)
- 1980 Charlie's Angels: Mrs. Pattison (1 episode)
- 1981 Knots Landing: Annette Cunningham (3 episodes)
- 1984 Diff'rent Strokes: Miss Gilbert (1 episode)
- 1984 Too Close for Comfort: Sally Ruth (1 episode)
- 1985 The Twilight Zone (1985): Mrs. Whitford (1 episode)
- 1986 Our House: Mrs. Findley (1 episode)
- 1987-88 Perfect Strangers: Margaret/Mrs. “Muffy” Endicott (2 episodes)
- 1988 Marblehead Manor: Margaret Stonehill (1 episode)
- 1990 Doogie Howser, M.D.: Mrs. Beatrice Portmeyer (1 episode)
- 1991 The Golden Girls: Lucille (1 episode)
- 1991 Jake and the Fatman: Mrs. Clark (1 episode)
- 1991 Equal Justice: Mrs. Thomason (1 episode)
- 1995 Live Shot: Shirley (1 episode)
- 1995 Party of Five: Sarah’s Grandmother (1 episode)
- 1997 Diagnosis: Murder: Constance Lockwood (1 episode)
- 1997 Pacific Palisades: Mrs. Fitzpatrick (1 episode)
- 1999 Profiler: Petra Strauss (1 episode)
Stage
- 1940-41 Louisiana Purchase: Beatrice
- 1942 New Priorities Of 1943: Carol Bruce
- 1946-48 Show Boat: Julie
- 1949 Along5th Avenue: Singer/Girl/Mrs. Ashton
- 1962 A Family Affair: Tilly Siegal
- 1965 Do I Hear A Waltz: Signora Fiora
- 1967 Henry Sweet Henry: Mrs. Boyd
