13 Facts About Muriel Landers

Muriel Landers was an American actress, singer and dancer.

Muriel Landers made more than thirty film and television appearances between 1950 and 1971.

Muriel Landers initially found it difficult to find parts because of her weight, but found her niche in comedy.

In 1951, Muriel Landers appeared on the variety series The Frank Sinatra Show.

Muriel Landers later appeared with Benny in two episodes of The Jack Benny Program in 1956 and 1958.

In 1952, Muriel Landers made her feature film debut in the comedy Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla, starring Duke Mitchell and Sammy Petrillo.

The next year, Muriel Landers had a supporting role in the romantic comedy Pillow Talk, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day.

Muriel Landers continued to play funny fat girls in television shows.

Muriel Landers appeared in an episode of "Make Room for Daddy" starring Danny Thomas on May 18,1959 entitled "The Practical Joke" as a chubby maid who wants to make it in show business.

Muriel Landers had a recurring role as "Mildred Cosgrove" on The Joey Bishop Show.

In 1962, Muriel Landers made a memorable appearance in The Twilight Zone episode "A Piano in the House", playing Marge Moore, an overweight woman who is forced to reveal her inner sadness about feeling unloved and unwanted because of her girth.

Muriel Landers suffered from hypertension and diabetes in the final years of her life.

Muriel Landers died of a stroke on February 19,1977, and is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills.