'Animal House' Actress Was 79
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Mary Louise Weller, best known for her role as Mandy Pepperidge in "Animal House," died at age 79 after a long illness, confirmed by her partner Michael Roy Curtis.
- Born in New York City and raised in California, Weller began her acting career with the 1972 film "Hail!" and gained fame with "Animal House" in 1978.
- She appeared in various films such as "The Bell Jar," "Once Upon a Spy," and TV shows including "Baretta," "Kojak," and "Starsky & Hutch," with her last screen role in 1983.
- Beyond screen acting, Weller performed in New York theater and wrote the play "Four Alone," showcased in Pasadena, California.
- She is survived by her cousin Sheila Weller, an author known for her memoir about their family's Hollywood history.
