Elmarie Wendel Death
Elmarie passed away on July 21, 2018 at the age of 78.
When did Elmarie Wendel die?
July 21, 2018How old was Elmarie Wendel when died?
78
Elmarie Wendel Birthday and Date of Death
Elmarie Wendel was born on November 23, 1939 and died on July 21, 2018. Elmarie was 78 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 23, 1939
Date of Death: July 21, 2018
Age at Death: 78
Elmarie Wendel - Biography
Elmarie Louise Wendel (born November 23, 1928) is an American actress, best known for her role as Mrs. Dubcek in the NBC sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun.
Born on a farm in Howard County, Iowa, one of five siblings, Wendel spent her childhood traveling with her musical parents and dancing with her sisters in and around the Midwest in club and concert hall venues, including the Grand Ole Opry. She eventually made her way to New York City where she enjoyed success in both Broadway and off-Broadway productions.
A national touring company of Annie took her to Los Angeles, where she made a successful transition into film and television. She garnered the role of the eccentric Mrs. Dubcek on 3rd Rock from the Sun. From 1996 to 2001, she appeared in about 70 episodes of the show. She made appearances on such shows as Seinfeld, Love & War, Murphy Brown, Murder, She Wrote, and Empty Nest. She appeared in And the Band Played On and Far from Home. She also recurred as Gina, an assembly line worker at the aviation factory on George Lopez.