Alice Hirson
Acting

Alice Hirson

1929-2025

Known for Starstruck, Being There, Blind Date.

7 linked movie credits shown
Born03/10/1929
Died02/14/2025
AgeDied at 95
BirthplaceNew York City, New York, USA
DepartmentActing
Also known asAlice C. Thorsell

Biography

Alice Hirson (March 10, 1929 – February 14, 2025) was an American actress best known for her roles on television. She began her career on stage, before roles on daytime soap operas. She was best known for her roles as Mavis Anderson in the CBS prime time soap opera Dallas and as Lois Morgan, the mother of the title character on the ABC sitcom Ellen.

Movie Credits

Mass Appeal poster

Mass Appeal (1984)

As Mrs. Hart

Comedy, Drama

 Blind Date poster

Blind Date (1987)

As Muriel Bedford

Comedy, Romance

 Starstruck poster

Starstruck (2010)

As Grandma Olson

Romance, Comedy, TV Movie, Music

 Psycho IV: The Beginning poster

Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)

As Mother (voice)

Horror, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie

 Revenge of the Nerds poster

Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

As Mrs. Lowe

Comedy

 The Death of Richie poster

The Death of Richie (1977)

As Mrs. Blair

Drama, TV Movie

 Private Benjamin poster

Private Benjamin (1980)

As Mrs. Thornbush

Comedy