Jody Gilbert: Bossy, Beefy, and Blacklisted
Plus-sized bit player Jody Gilbert (1916-1979) was often cast for the air of authenticity she lent to a role. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas she was often cast as intimidating working class women: waitresses, laundresses, masseuses and the like. Her character names are often "fat lady" or "matron". In reality Gilbert was trained in voice […]