Enid Kent

Enid Kent

80 · Born: Jan 14, 1945

Personal Details

BornJan 14, 1945 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
  • Benjamin Laurence Sperber

    ( Apr 1, 1984 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Hod David Schudson

    ( Dec 31, 1974 to Nov 17, 1980 )
Parents
  • William Edward Kent
  • Irene Tedrow
Relatives
  • Roger Thomas Kent (Sibling)

Biography

Enid Kent, a talented and renowned actress, took her first breath on January 14, 1945, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. Her father, the late William Kent, was a Polish immigrant who made a name for himself as a lawyer, while her mother, the late Irene Tedrow, was a multifaceted performer who originally hailed from Denver, Colorado. With a rich background in radio, stage, and eventually film and television, Irene Tedrow had a successful career that paved the way for her daughter's own foray into the world of acting.

Enid, a prominent individual with a notable educational background, had the distinction of being a classmate of the esteemed and accomplished actress Swoosie Kurtz at Hollywood High School.

Enid's professional journey began in 1969, when she took on the role of a lifetime by replacing an actress in the iconic Broadway production of "Our Town". This esteemed theatrical endeavor marked a significant milestone in her career, as she shared the stage with her mother, the talented Irene Tedrow, alongside renowned actors Ed Begley and the legendary Henry Fonda.

Enid Kent's impressive acting career is largely defined by her iconic role as "Nurse Bigelow" on the highly acclaimed and widely popular CBS-TV series M*A*S*H*, a position she held from 1976 to 1983, captivating audiences with her outstanding performances over the course of seven seasons. Furthermore, she also made a notable appearance in the final M*A*S*H* TV movie, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen", a fitting conclusion to her memorable tenure on the beloved program.

Career

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1998
Legalese
Legalese as Lauren Lemming
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1992
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1990
Fine Things
Fine Things as Bernice
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Vital Signs
Vital Signs as Vivian
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1986
Extremities
Extremities as Mother at Police Station
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Disneyland
Disneyland as Mrs. Wiggans
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1984
Family Ties
Family Ties as Phyllis Evans
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1982
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Some Kind of Hero
Some Kind of Hero as Woman Reporter
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1981
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1980
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1979
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1976
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H as Nurse Bigelow