Veteran Comedian-Actor Mitzi McCall Dies at 93

Mitzi McCall, renowned for her comedy duo with husband Charlie Brill, passed away at age 93 in Burbank. Known for her extensive roles in television and film, McCall was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Veteran Comedian-Actor Mitzi McCall Dies at 93
Late veteran star Mitzi McCall (Image source: X). Image Credit: ANI
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Veteran comedian and actor Mitzi McCall has passed away at the age of 93. According to Variety, McCall died on Thursday in Burbank.

McCall will be fondly remembered for her remarkable partnership with her husband, actor and comedian Charlie Brill, as part of the comedy duo 'McCall and Brill.' The duo were television regulars, notably appearing on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' during The Beatles' American debut in 1964, a moment that has since become part of television history. McCall's career began in the late 1940s with a stage debut at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, and she quickly established herself as a versatile performer, hosting 'Kiddie Castle' on KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh in the early 1950s. By 1953, she was featured on 'Studio 10' on KGTV in San Diego, California.

Throughout her decades-long career, McCall appeared on shows like 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In,' 'Life Goes On,' 'Silk Stalkings,' 'Seinfeld,' 'Roseanne,' 'Dharma and Greg,' 'Becker,' 'The Twilight Zone,' and 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.' She also enjoyed a successful career as a voice-over artist, contributing to animated series such as 'Snorks,' 'Mother Goose and Grimm,' 'The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show,' 'The Flintstones,' and 'The Jetsons,' as well as voicing Glyptodon in the animated feature 'Ice Age.'

McCall's film career included roles in 'The White Palace,' 'The Cry Baby Killer,' 'Machine-Gun Kelly,' 'War of the Satellites,' and 'Young at Heart,' and she worked with entertainment legends like Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, and Robin Williams. She also served as a screenwriter on television shows such as 'Eight is Enough,' 'One Day at a Time,' 'Alf,' and 'Charles in Charge.' Known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering support for fellow performers, McCall was a mentor and inspiration to many in the industry, according to her publicist.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charlie Brill, their daughter Jenny, and nieces Toni Howard and Wendy Goldberg.

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