Marietta Marich
Encyclopedia
Marietta Marich is an American
actress, singer, writer
, stage director and television host, best known for her role in the 2003 film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
.
Raised in a theatrical family, Marietta Marich's unique and wide-ranging career has spanned more than 50 years. She sang for Tommy Dorsey and appeared in 50's Hollywood television shows. She hosted her own T.V. show in Houston, Texas called "Midnight With Marietta", and operated several live theaters in Houston of which she was principal director. She originated the role of "Miss Mona" in the first Houston version of "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", in addition to many other main-stage theatrical roles in Texas. Most recently, she appeared in 'Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
', as well as the 2003 remake of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', starring Jessica Biel
. Marich reprised her role as Luda Mae Hewitt in the 2006 prequel
, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
'.
Marich is married to former radio host Bob Marich. They had an actor son, Michael Marich (1969-1996), and a daughter, Allison, whom portrayed a younger version of Marietta's character in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.
United States
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actress, singer, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, stage director and television host, best known for her role in the 2003 film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003 film)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 2003 remake of the 1974 horror film of the same name. The 2003 film was directed by Marcus Nispel and produced by Michael Bay...
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Raised in a theatrical family, Marietta Marich's unique and wide-ranging career has spanned more than 50 years. She sang for Tommy Dorsey and appeared in 50's Hollywood television shows. She hosted her own T.V. show in Houston, Texas called "Midnight With Marietta", and operated several live theaters in Houston of which she was principal director. She originated the role of "Miss Mona" in the first Houston version of "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas", in addition to many other main-stage theatrical roles in Texas. Most recently, she appeared in 'Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering is the fourth film in the Children of the Corn horror series. It was released in 1996, and directed by Greg Spence...
', as well as the 2003 remake of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre', starring Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel
Jessica Claire Biel is an American actress, model, and occasional singer. Biel is known for her television role as Mary Camden in the long-running family-drama series 7th Heaven...
. Marich reprised her role as Luda Mae Hewitt in the 2006 prequel
Prequel
A prequel is a work that supplements a previously completed one, and has an earlier time setting.The widely recognized term was a 20th-century neologism, and a portmanteau from pre- and sequel...
, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, a 2006 American slasher film, functions as a prequel to the 2003 remake of the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman and co-produced by Kim Henkel and Tobe Hooper , the film went into release in North America on October 6,...
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Marich is married to former radio host Bob Marich. They had an actor son, Michael Marich (1969-1996), and a daughter, Allison, whom portrayed a younger version of Marietta's character in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.