Barbara Pepper

Barbara Pepper was an American actress best remembered for her roles in films and television in the 1930s and 1940s. Born on May 30, 1915 in New York City, she began her career as a model and chorus girl in New York before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.

Barbara Pepper was best known for her role as the wisecracking Doris Ziffel in the television series Green Acres (1965-1971). She was also seen in films such as Lucky Cisco Kid (1940), The Great Gildersleeve (1942), and The Falcon in Hollywood (1944).

Pepper's career began with a role in the Broadway musical, Follow Thru (1929). She followed this with uncredited roles in films such as The Public Enemy (1931) and Little Caesar (1931). She also made appearances in such films as The Thin Man (1934) and The Petrified Forest (1936).

In the 1940s, Barbara Pepper was cast in a number of films, including Lucky Cisco Kid (1940), The Great Gildersleeve (1942), and The Falcon in Hollywood (1944). In the 1950s, she co-starred with Lucille Ball in the television series Here's Lucy (1968-1974).

Throughout her career, Barbara Pepper received positive reviews from critics. In a review of The Falcon in Hollywood, a critic commented, “Barbara Pepper is a standout in the role of the glamorous nightclub singer, Honey West. She plays the part with a fascinating combination of sophistication and vulnerability.”

Barbara Pepper passed away on October 15, 1969 in Hollywood, California. She is remembered for her long and successful career in film and television. Her roles in films such as The Great Gildersleeve and The Falcon in Hollywood, as well as her portrayal of Doris Ziffel in Green Acres, will ensure her place in the annals of Hollywood history.