Agnes Moorehead, who died on April 30, 1974, at the age of 73, is best known for playing Endora, Samantha’s meddling mother, on the classic TV show Bewitched. Who can forget her daggers of disapproval aimed squarely at poor “Darwin,” her overly flamboyant style, and, of course, her whimsical witchcraft, which frequently resulted in comedic hijinks galore? Her portrayal of Endora earned Agnes six Emmy nominations during the show’s run (1964-72), proving that she was beloved by both TV audiences and critics alike.
But there was more to her than just sitcom magic. Here are six things you might not have known about this legendary performer.
This story originally appeared on TV Insider
