Arlene Golonka

Arlene Golonka

Deceased · Born: Jan 23, 1936 · Died: May 31, 2021

Personal Details

BornJan 23, 1936 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Spouse
  • Larry Delaney

    ( Feb 14, 1969 to Nov 1, 1977 )
  • Michael Longo

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Aug 1, 1967 )
  • Christopher Michael Haenel

Parents
  • Frank Golonka
  • Eleanor Leona Wroblewski

Biography

Arlene Leanore Golonka, an exceptionally gifted American actress, entered this world on January 23, 1936, and left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry before her untimely passing on May 31, 2021.

Throughout her illustrious career, spanning numerous decades, Arlene Golonka is most notably recognized for her iconic portrayals of memorable characters, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of television.

One of her most iconic and beloved roles was that of Millie Hutchins on the timeless and cherished television comedy series, The Andy Griffith Show, a show that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

In addition to her remarkable performance on The Andy Griffith Show, Arlene Golonka is also fondly remembered for her memorable role as Millie Swanson on the spin-off series, Mayberry R.F.D., a testament to her versatility and talent as an actress.

Her contributions to the world of entertainment will undoubtedly be cherished and remembered for generations to come.

From the early stages of her illustrious career, actress Zorka Golonka consistently demonstrated an impressive range, effortlessly taking on a diverse array of roles that showcased her remarkable versatility.

With a flair for playing endearing, offbeat, and radiantly vibrant blonde characters, Golonka's performances captivated audiences across multiple mediums, including stage, film, and television productions.

Her uncanny ability to breathe life into these eccentric personalities on screen left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, cementing her status as a beloved and iconic figure in the world of show business.

As a talented and multifaceted performer, Golonka's impact extended far beyond the confines of the silver screen, resonating with audiences and leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike.

Zorka Golonka's remarkable career, marked by her unwavering dedication, creativity, and passion for her craft, has forever left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, solidifying her position as a true legend in her own right.

Career

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2005
{"id":29213,"title":"A Family Affair","year":"2001","character":"Leah Rosen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-family-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29213.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
A Family Affair
A Family Affair as Leah Rosen
{"id":55910,"title":"Leather Jacket Love Story","year":"1998","character":"Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/leather-jacket-love-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55910.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55910.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":56524,"title":"Skeletons","year":"1997","character":"Melanie Jove","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skeletons-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56524.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Skeletons
Skeletons as Melanie Jove
{"id":79922,"title":"Amore!","year":"1993","character":"Acting Coach","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/amore","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79922.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79922.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Amore!
Amore! as Acting Coach
{"id":60139,"title":"The Gumshoe Kid","year":"1990","character":"Gracie Sherman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gumshoe-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60139.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60139.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
The Gumshoe Kid
The Gumshoe Kid as Gracie Sherman
{"id":60163,"title":"The End of Innocence","year":"1990","character":"Claire","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-end-of-innocence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60163.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60163.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1990,"character":"Gloria Winslow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Gloria Winslow
{"id":60567,"title":"Dr. Alien","year":"1989","character":"Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dr-alien","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60567.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60567.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":58502,"title":"Trained to Kill","year":"1989","character":"Martha Cooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trained-to-kill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58502.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58502.jpg"},"released":1}
Trained to Kill
Trained to Kill as Martha Cooper
{"id":160978,"title":"Survival Game","year":"1987","character":"Barbara Hawkins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/survival-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160978.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160978.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Survival Game
Survival Game as Barbara Hawkins
{"id":61888,"title":"Foxtrap","year":"1986","character":"Emily","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/foxtrap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61888.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Foxtrap
Foxtrap as Emily
{"id":162124,"title":"The Hoboken Chicken Emergency","year":"1984","character":"Helen Bobowicz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hoboken-chicken-emergency","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162124.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":6432,"title":"My Tutor","year":"1983","character":"Mrs. Chrystal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-tutor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6432.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6432.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
My Tutor
My Tutor as Mrs. Chrystal
{"id":10035,"title":"Simon & Simon","year":1983,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/simon-simon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10035.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10035.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":63570,"title":"Separate Ways","year":"1981","character":"Annie Donahue","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/separate-ways","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63570.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63570.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Separate Ways
Separate Ways as Annie Donahue
{"id":63684,"title":"Longshot","year":"1981","character":"Evelyn Gripp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/longshot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63684.jpg"},"released":1}
Longshot
Longshot as Evelyn Gripp
{"id":64026,"title":"The Last Married Couple in America","year":"1980","character":"Sally Cooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-married-couple-in-america","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64026.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64026.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":17563,"title":"The In-Laws","year":"1979","character":"Jean Ricardo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-in-laws-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3gakaor9m370.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3gakaor9m370.jpeg"},"released":1}
1979
The In-Laws
The In-Laws as Jean Ricardo
{"id":8573,"title":"The Love Boat","year":1979,"character":"Suzy Butterfiel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-love-boat","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8573.jpg"},"released":1}
The Love Boat
The Love Boat as Suzy Butterfiel
{"id":217,"title":"Taxi","year":1978,"character":"Sheila Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/taxi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_217.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_217.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Taxi
Taxi as Sheila Martin
{"id":18488,"title":"Airport '77","year":"1977","character":"Mrs. Stern","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/airport-77","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2qgh6ehhl030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2qgh6ehhl030.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Airport '77
Airport '77 as Mrs. Stern
{"id":10236,"title":"The Rockford Files","year":1977,"character":"Jeannie Rosenthal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rockford-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg"},"released":1}
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as Jeannie Rosenthal
{"id":94161,"title":"The Secret Night Caller","year":"1975","character":"Charlotte","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-night-caller","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94161.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94161.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":173339,"title":"Nightmare","year":"1974","character":"Linda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nightmare-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173339.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Nightmare
Nightmare as Linda
{"id":86342,"title":"The Elevator","year":"1974","character":"Wendy Thompson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-elevator-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86342.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86342.jpg"},"released":1}
The Elevator
The Elevator as Wendy Thompson
{"id":164889,"title":"The Bait","year":"1973","character":"Liz Fowler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bait","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164889.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164889.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Bait
The Bait as Liz Fowler
{"id":8615,"title":"Speed Buggy","year":1973,"character":"Debbie (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/speed-buggy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8615.jpg"},"released":1}
Speed Buggy
Speed Buggy as Debbie (voice)
{"id":218,"title":"M*A*S*H","year":1972,"character":"Edwina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mash","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/532mtj55l080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/532mtj55l080.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H as Edwina
{"id":1066,"title":"All in the Family","year":1972,"character":"Tina","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/all-in-the-family","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/534br5vq57o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/534br5vq57o0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10275,"title":"Cannon","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cannon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7000,"title":"Hang 'Em High","year":"1968","character":"Jennifer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hang-em-high","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1c0fiqarrdig.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1c0fiqarrdig.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Hang 'Em High
Hang 'Em High as Jennifer
{"id":10327,"title":"Mayberry R.F.D.","year":1968,"character":"Millie Swanson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mayberry-rfd","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10327.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10327.jpg"},"released":1}
Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D. as Millie Swanson
{"id":65322,"title":"The Busy Body","year":"1967","character":"Bobbi Brody","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-busy-body","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65322.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Busy Body
The Busy Body as Bobbi Brody
{"id":13581,"title":"Welcome to Hard Times","year":"1967","character":"Mae","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/welcome-to-hard-times","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13581.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10394,"title":"The Andy Griffith Show","year":1967,"character":"Millie Hutchins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-andy-griffith-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10394.jpg"},"released":1}
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show as Millie Hutchins
{"id":65418,"title":"Penelope","year":"1966","character":"Honeysuckle Rose","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/penelope-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lq8nq4s1pk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lq8nq4s1pk0.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Penelope
Penelope as Honeysuckle Rose
{"id":10351,"title":"That Girl","year":1966,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/that-girl","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10351.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103839600,"title":"ABC Stage 67","year":1966,"character":"Mary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/abc-stage-67","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839600.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839600.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":167993,"title":"Harvey Middleman, Fireman","year":"1965","character":"Harriet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harvey-middleman-fireman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167993.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167993.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
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1964
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1963
Love with the Proper Stranger
Love with the Proper Stranger as Marge (uncredited)
{"id":159418,"title":"Shock Cinema Vol. 3","year":"1991","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shock-cinema-vol-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159418.jpg"},"released":1}
1991