Sandra Gould was a talented comedic actress born in Brooklyn on July 23, 1916. She was only 5' tall with a distinctive chubby, chipmunk-like face that set her apart from others. Gould began her career as a teenager, appearing in the musical revue "Thumbs Up!" and comedy "Having Wonderful Time". Her unique voice made her an ideal fit for radio, and she went on to spend nearly 15 years on the airwaves with Jack Benny on his legendary program.
Gould's early film career saw her appear in dozens of small roles, often playing the same type of character, such as a telephone operator, nurse, or saleslady. She worked with notable stars like Doris Day in films like "June Bride" and "My Dream Is Yours". In the 1950s, she became a regular on the TV series "I Married Joan" and appeared on popular comedy programs like "I Love Lucy", "Our Miss Brooks", and "The Danny Thomas Show".
Gould's most notable role came when she replaced Alice Pearce as the nosy neighbor "Gladys Kravitz" on the classic sitcom "Bewitched" in 1966. She stayed with the show for five seasons, and after its conclusion, she slowed down her schedule, focusing on her passions for art and writing. She continued to make appearances on TV shows like "Love, American Style", "The Brady Bunch", and "Punky Brewster", and made her last on-camera appearances in 1999.
Gould was twice married and widowed, and had one son, writer/producer Michael Berns. She died of a stroke on July 20, 1999, just three days before her 83rd birthday.
