Known for Acting
Loretta Nellie Clemens Tupper (May 6, 1906 – September 17, 1990) was an American singer, pianist and vaudevillian and radio actress., who later added television and film appearances to her impressive repertoire. In her early career she was known as Loretta Clemens and in her later career she was known as Loretta Tupper She featured in numerous television commercials and was famous for playing the old lady in the Fruit of the Loom television commercials from the 1980s. She was a character on the PBS television show Sesame Street called Mrs. Mae Trump in the 1980s. She played small roles in numerous movies.
Born
May 6, 1906
Died
September 16, 1990 (age 84)
Birthplace
Marblehead, Ohio, USA
Filmography
8 films


The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985 · 1h 22m
country: United States
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.


The First Time
1983 · 1h 36m
country: Unknown
A young film student pursues a woman while studying under a bizarre, eccentric film professor.


The King of Comedy
1982 · 1h 49m
country: United States
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.


Honky Tonk Freeway
1981 · 1h 47m
country: United Kingdom
Ticlaw, a small town in Florida, has only one attraction: a safari park. The government constructs a freeway that passes near Ticlaw, but decides not to put an exit into the town. The people of Ticlaw, leaded by its Mayor, will do anything in order to convince the governor to alter the project.


Home Movies
1980 · 1h 30m
country: United States
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.


Midnight Madness
1980 · 1h 52m
country: United States
A genius grad student organizes an all-night treasure hunt in which five rival teams composed of colorful oddballs furiously match wits with one another while trying to locate and decipher various cryptic clues planted ingeniously around Los Angeles.


Something Short of Paradise
1979 · 1h 27m
country: United States
A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.


Annie Hall
1977 · 1h 33m
country: United States
New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.