Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
September 19, 1904
Died
March 6, 1992 (age 87)
Place of Birth
Enochville, North Carolina, USA
Also Known As
Elvia Beatrice Allman
Alvia Allman
Brenda & Cobina
Elvia Allman
Biography
Elvia Beatrice Allman was an American actress in Hollywood films and television programs for over 50 years. She is best remembered for her semi-regular roles on The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction and for being the voice of Walt Disney's Clarabelle Cow.
Known For
TV
Perry Mason
Julia Slovak
1957
TV
Perry Mason
Mrs. Forbes
1957
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Elderly Lady
1984
TV
The Andy Griffith Show
Henrietta Swanson
1960
TV
Bewitched
1964
TV
Love, American Style
Mrs. Saffron
1969
TV
Quincy, M.E.
1976
TV
Adam-12
Mrs. Lazwell
1968
TV
Alice
1976
TV
The Beverly Hillbillies
Elverna Bradshaw
1962
TV
The Beverly Hillbillies
Actress
1962
TV
December Bride
1954
TV
My Three Sons
1960
TV
Petticoat Junction
Mrs. Stroud
1963
TV
Petticoat Junction
Cora Watson
1963
TV
Petticoat Junction
Selma Plout
1963
TV
I Love Lucy
Forewoman
1951
TV
I Love Lucy
Nancy Graham
1951
TV
I Love Lucy
Minnie's Neighbor #1
1951
TV
The Odd Couple
Mrs. Madison
1970
Filmography
2007FilmLooney Tunes: Spotlight Collection Vol. 5as Little Red Walking Hood (archive sound) (uncredited)2003FilmWalt Disney's Fables - Vol.1as Clarabelle Cow (voice) (archive footage)1990FilmThe Prince and the Pauperas Clarabelle Cow (Voice)1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Elderly Lady1981TVGimme a Break!1981FilmThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finnas Aunt Sally1979FilmStarstruck1977FilmHalloween with the New Addams Familyas Mother Frump1976TVQuincy, M.E.1976TVAlice1970TVThe Odd Coupleas Mrs. Madison1969TVLove, American Styleas Mrs. Saffron1969TVThe Debbie Reynolds Show1968TVAdam-12as Mrs. Lazwell1968TVThe Outsider1965TVGreen Acres1964TVThe Munsters1964TVMany Happy Returns1964TVThe Addams Familyas Princess Millicent1964TVBewitched1964FilmHoneymoon Hotelas Mrs. Sampson1963FilmJohnny Coolas Beauty Salon Receptionist1963TVPetticoat Junctionas Mrs. Stroud1963TVVacation Playhouseas Miss Whipple1963FilmThe Nutty Professoras Edwina Kelp1962TVThe Lucy Showas Miss Allman1962TVThe Beverly Hillbilliesas Elverna Bradshaw1961FilmBreakfast at Tiffany'sas Librarian1961TVThe Dick Van Dyke Showas Mrs. Glimscher1961TVHazel1961FilmThe Pleasure of His Companyas Mrs. Mooney1961TVMister Ed1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Henrietta Swanson1960TVMy Three Sons1960TVPete and Gladys1959TVDennis the Menace1957TVThe Lucy–Desi Comedy Houras Secretary (uncredited)1957TVPerry Masonas Julia Slovak1957TVBlondieas Cora Dithers1956FilmYou Can't Run Away from Itas Ma, Vernon's Wife1955TVThe Millionaireas Mrs. Case1954TVDecember Bride1954FilmLittle Boy Booas Miss Prissy (voice)1953TVThe Danny Thomas Showas Maid1952TVThe Abbott and Costello Showas Stinky's Mother1951FilmWeek-End with Fatheras Housekeeper1951TVI Love Lucyas Forewoman1948FilmThe Noose Hangs Highas Woman (uncredited)1944FilmIn Societyas Hysterical Widow (uncredited)1943FilmThree Hearts for Juliaas Eva (uncredited)1942FilmEatin' on the Cuff or The Moth Who Came to Dinneras Black Widow Spider / Dancehall Girls (voice) (uncredited)1941FilmThe Cagey Canaryas Old Woman (voice) (uncredited)1941FilmSwing It Soldieras Cobina1941FilmMelody for Threeas Radio Station Receptionist (uncredited)1941FilmTime Out for Rhythmas Cobina1941FilmSis Hopkinsas Miss Ripple1941FilmGoofy Groceriesas Cow / Can Can Dancers (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmA Night at Earl Carroll'sas Cobina Gusher1940FilmPluto's Dream Houseas Cooking Show Lady on Radio (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmBone Troubleas Belly Dancer (voice) (uncredited)1940FilmThe Egg Huntas Various1940FilmRoad to Singaporeas Homely Girl (uncredited)1939FilmLucky Pigs1939FilmThe Gorilla Huntas (voice)1938FilmThe Foolish Bunnyas Female Teacher1937FilmDonald's Ostrichas Lady Chef on Radio (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmLittle Red Walking Hoodas Little Red Walking Hood / Granny (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmThe Old Millas Birds / Singer (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmThe Air Hostessas (voice)1937FilmI Wanna Be a Sailoras Mama (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmPorky's Super Serviceas Lady Motorist (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmMickey's Amateursas Clarabelle Cow (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmWoodland Caféas Singer (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmI Only Have Eyes for Youas Old Maid (voice) (uncredited)1937FilmPorky's Road Raceas Greta Garbo / Elaine Barrie (voice) (uncredited)1936FilmMore Kittensas Cat Meows (voice) (uncredited)1936FilmPorky's Moving Dayas Homeowner (voice) (uncredited)1936FilmThe Cat Came Backas Mama Mouse (voice) (uncredited)1935FilmMickey's Fire Brigadeas Clarabelle Cow (voice) (uncredited)1934FilmShanghaiedas Girly-Voice Pirate (voice) (uncredited)1933FilmMickey's Mellerdrammeras Clarabelle Cow (voice) (uncredited)