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Jody Gilbert: Bossy, Beefy, and Blacklisted by Trav S.D.

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 […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 2:54am on March 18, 2019

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