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Ann B. Davis

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Ann B. Davis

TV Actress


Who was Ann B. Davis?

Ann B. Davis, the beloved actress who brought the character of Alice Nelson to life on the iconic TV show "The Brady Bunch," left an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers. Born on May 3, 1926, in Schenectady, New York, Davis embarked on a successful acting career that spanned decades.

Her breakthrough came in the 1950s when she won two Emmy Awards for her role as Charmaine "Schultzy" Schultz in "The Bob Cummings Show." However, it was her portrayal of Alice, the live-in housekeeper for the Brady family, that etched her name into television history.

From 1969 to 1974, Davis brought warmth, humor, and a touch of maternal wisdom to the Brady household. As the intermediary between the six Brady children and their parents, Alice became an integral part of the show's charm. Davis's impeccable comedic timing and endearing portrayal earned her the love and admiration of fans across generations.

Post-"Brady Bunch," Davis continued to make sporadic appearances in the entertainment industry. Her legacy, however, remains intertwined with the timeless appeal of the show that brought laughter and life lessons to living rooms worldwide.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Ann B. Davis

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Benton MacKaye

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

11th cousin 3 times removed
via William Grindall

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

10th cousin
via Francis Cooke

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Alexander Standish

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

11th cousin
via Alexander Carpenter

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Samuel Hinckley

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Henry Samson

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

7th cousin 3 times removed
via John Gorham

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Edward Winslow

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Thomas Richards

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Clare Eames

Silent Movie Actress

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Francis Cooke

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Clare Eames

Silent Movie Actress

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Clare Eames

Silent Movie Actress

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Myron H. Avery

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Francis Cooke

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Myron H. Avery

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Myron H. Avery

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Benton MacKaye

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

6th cousin 3 times removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Admiral Richard Worsam Meade III

Union Navy - U.S. Civil War

6th cousin 2 times removed
via Alice Bradford

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Rob Cantor

Singer and Songwriter

10th cousin 2 times removed
via Francis Cooke

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Rob Cantor

Singer and Songwriter

9th cousin 4 times removed
via John Howland

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John Ritter

TV and Movie Actor

10th cousin
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Thomas J. Watson, Jr.

President and CEO of I.B.M.

10th cousin
via Samuel Hinckley

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Henry Howard Sessions

Railroad Car Inventor

8th cousin 1 time removed
via John Howland

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Vanessa Hudgens

TV, Movie and Stage Actress

9th cousin 3 times removed
via John Howland

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