Polly Rowles

Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Rowles (January 10, 1914 – October 7, 2001 in Concord, New Hampshire) was an American actress.

Polly Rowles
Born
Mary Elizabeth Rowles

(1914-01-10)January 10, 1914
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 2001(2001-10-07) (aged 87)
Concord, New Hampshire, U.S.
Alma materCarnegie Institute of Technology
OccupationActress

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rowles graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology.[1]

Rowels performed in such films and television series as The Defenders, Sweet Liberty and Power. She also appeared as Vera Charles in the original Broadway production of Auntie Mame (1956–1958)[2] with Rosalind Russell in the title role. Rowles also acted on stage in the Strand Theatre in London in Dark Eyes (1948).[3]

Rosalind Russell (left) and Polly Rowles in the original Broadway production of Auntie Mame (1957)

Television work included soap opera characters in roles on The Nurses, Somerset, and The Edge of Night.

Rowles was also known as Inspector No. 12 in a series of television commercials for Hanes underwear.[1][4]

On October 7, 2001, Rowles died at a nursing home in Concord, New Hampshire, aged 87.[1]

References
  1. "Polly Rowles, 87, Actress In TV and Film". The New York Times. October 20, 2001.
  2. "Polly Rowles". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  3. "'Dark Eyes' in London". The New York Times. March 25, 1948. p. 34. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  4. "Polly Rowles, 87; Actress Best Known for Hanes Commercial". The Los Angeles Times. October 21, 2001.


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