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Personable brunette leading lady with a distinctive speaking voice, in Hollywood films of the 1940s and 50s. Hale made a number of fairly routine but often watchable films during that period, usually as intelligent and capable working single women and supportive housewives, and brought to them an assured, no-nonsense grace. She is probably best known for her many years of faithful service as Della Street, the eponymous hero's capable assistant on the long-running TV drama, "Perry Mason"....
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Filmography

Big Wednesday - ( Mrs Barlow / 1978 / Released / )
The Giant Spider Invasion - ( Dr Jenny Langer / 1975 / Released / Hemdale Ginnane )
Airport - ( Sarah Demerest / 1970 / Released / )
The Red, White and Black - ( / 1970 / Released / Fanfare )
Buckskin - ( Sarah Cody / 1968 / Released / )
The Oklahoman - ( Anne Barnes / 1957 / Released / Allied Artists )
The Far Horizons - ( Julia Hancock / 1955 / Released / )
Unchained - ( Mary Davitt / 1955 / Released / Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution )
Seminole - ( / 1953 / Released / )
The Jackpot - ( / 1950 / Released / )
And Baby Makes Three - ( / 1949 / Released / )
The Boy With Green Hair - ( / 1948 / Released / )

TV Credits
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Jealous Jokester ( 1995 / Released ): Actor
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Grimacing Governor ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle ( 1994 / Released ): Actor
A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Wicked Wives ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
The Defense Rests: A Tribute to Raymond Burr ( 1993 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo ( 1992 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter ( 1991 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer ( 1990 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
The Case of the Courtroom Legend ( 1989 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake ( 1988 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit ( 1987 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star ( 1986 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason Returns ( 1985 / Released ): Actor
Whatever Became Of...? ( 1981 / Released ): Actor
Perry Mason ( 1957 / Released ): Actor
Playhouse 90 ( 1956 / Released ): Actor
Crossroads ( 1955 / Released ): Actor
Screen Director's Playhouse ( 1955 / Released ): Actor
The Loretta Young Theater ( 1954 / Released ): Actor
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars ( 1951 / Released ): Actor

Full Biography (Back to top)


Personable brunette leading lady with a distinctive speaking voice, in Hollywood films of the 1940s and 50s. Hale made a number of fairly routine but often watchable films during that period, usually as intelligent and capable working single women and supportive housewives, and brought to them an assured, no-nonsense grace. She is probably best known for her many years of faithful service as Della Street, the eponymous hero's capable assistant on the long-running TV drama, "Perry Mason".

Profession(s):
Actor, model
Sometimes Credited As:
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Family
husband:Bill Williams
son:William Katt

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Education
Chicago Academy for the Arts Chicago, Illinois
Awards (Back to top)

Emmy Best Supporting Actress (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series "Perry Mason" 1958 - 1959

Milestones (Back to top)

1983 Credited as a song performer (hymns), in the feature, "My Brother's Wedding"
1978 Last appearance in a feature, "Big Wednesday"
1957 - 1966 Featured in the long-running series, "Perry Mason," as his secretary, Della Street
1955 Appeared in the special, "Meet the Governor"
1951 TV debut as a guest performer, "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars"
1944 First starring role in a feature, "The Falcon in Hollywood"
1943 Feature debut, "Higher and Higher"
Reprised her role as Della Street in a string of TV movies, beginning with, "Perry Mason Returns"

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