Did Morticia Addams wear a wig?

Did Morticia Addams wear a wig?

It took Carolyn Jones two hours every day to put on Morticia's make-up. Topping it all off, she wore a wig made of human hair. ... Carolyn Jones was Charles Addams' personal choice to play Morticia. Jones was an avid fan of Addams' cartoons, and the two became good friends.

How did Carolyn Jones of the Addams family die?

cancer The movie and television actress Carolyn Jones, who was best known for her role as the ghoulish Morticia in the television series ''The Addams Family,'' died of cancer today at her home here. She was 50 years old.

Did the Addams family have a TV show?

The 30-minute television series was created by David Levy and Donald Saltzman and shot in black-and-white, airing for two seasons on ABC from Septem, to Ap, for a total of 64 episodes. ...

Did John Astin and Carolyn Jones get along?

ABC News' John Donvan reports: Astin became good friends with Carolyn Jones, the actress who played Morticia Addams, and he delivered the eulogy at her funeral in 1983. ... While much of the cast remained close, Astin now only gets to see them in reruns.

What did Gomez call Morticia?

Gomez called Morticia “Cara Mia,” “Cara Bella” and “Querida” (Spanish for “The woman I desire”).

Is Carolyn Jones still acting?

Carolyn Sue Jones (Ap – Aug) was an American actress of television and film....

Carolyn Jones
Died	Aug (aged 53) West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting place	Melrose Abbey Memorial Park Cemetery, Anaheim, California
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	1952–1983

Did Carolyn Jones play in the Ten Commandments?

"I read what you wrote the other day about the movie 'The Ten Commandments. ' You mentioned that actress Carolyn Jones was in it. ... It showed a lot of info on her, but no where does it mention her, in even a bit role, in 'The Ten Commandments. '

Is Morticia Addams a vampire?

In the films, she's portrayed with a ghostly glow around the eyes, but that's not exactly a sign of vampires. If anything supernatural is afoot, Morticia might be seen as a witch, but there's no real evidence she's a vampire.

Who married into the Addams Family?

Morticia Addams
Spouse	Gomez Addams (husband)

Did Carolyn Jones get a nose job?

In 1947, she was accepted as a student at the Pasadena Playhouse, and her grandfather agreed to pay for her classes. She worked in summer stock to supplement her income, graduating in 1950. She gave herself a complete head-to-toe makeover, including painful cosmetic nose surgery to make herself ready for movie roles.

Why did Carolyn Jones wear a black wig?

• Aaron Spelling convinced Jones to take the part as Morticia. Carolyn wore a long black wig for the Addams Family, but was growing out her own hair so that she could eventually ditch the wig. She found the wig frightfully uncomfortable and hot. Jones figured that within five years she could display her own hair on the show.

Why did Carolyn Jones leave the Addams Family?

• Jones had her own money, but her flourishing acting career dwindled after her role as Morticia on The Addams Family had typecast her. During the production of the show, Carolyn didn’t think playing Morticia would affect her negatively. “It has brought me a whole new set of fans – the teenagers. As for getting typed, I’m not worried.

How many pairs of shoes did Carolyn Jones wear?

• Unfortunately The Addams Family lasted only two seasons, though lives on forever in syndication. During her Addams Family success, Carolyn admitted to owning 260 pairs of shoes, saying “It sounds extravagant, but I love shoes!” The $500 custom made dress Jones wore as Morticia was so tight, her weight did not fluctuate throughout the series.

When did Carolyn Jones start playing Morticia Addams?

• In 1964, using a long coal-black wig, the brunette Jones began playing Morticia Addams on the television series The Addams Family, a role which brought her success as a comedian and a Golden Globe Award nomination.