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Movie
Acting
Thelma Carpenter
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Credits
- 10 titles
Biography
Thelma Carpenter (January 15, 1922 – May 14, 1997) was an American jazz singer and actress, best known as "Miss One", the Good Witch of the North in the movie The Wiz. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Fred and Mary Carpenter, and attended Girls' Commercial High School, where Susan Hayward was a few years ahead.
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Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 10
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | New York Stories Film | Maid |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club Film | Norma Williams |
| 1978 | The Wiz Film | Miss One |
| 1977 | The Love Boat TV | Dora (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The Devil's Daughter Film | Margaret Poole |
| 1972 | The Paul Lynde Show TV | (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Call Her Mom Film | Ida |
| 1970 | Barefoot in the Park TV | Mabel Bates (12 ep) |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1943 | Crazy House Film | Thelma |