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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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George Albert Smith

8th President of the Mormon Church

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Edward Winslow

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John Q. A. Brackett

36th Governor of Massachusetts

8th cousin 2 times removed
via John Winslow

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Gillian Anderson

Movie, Television, and Stage Actress

10th cousin 3 times removed
via John Alden

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Gillian Anderson

Movie, Television, and Stage Actress

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Gillian Anderson

Movie, Television, and Stage Actress

9th cousin 2 times removed
via John Howland

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Gillian Anderson

Movie, Television, and Stage Actress

10th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Warren

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John Simmons

Founder of Simmons University`

6th cousin 4 times removed
via John Alden

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John Simmons

Founder of Simmons University`

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Richard Warren

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John Simmons

Founder of Simmons University`

5th cousin 4 times removed
via Edward Gray

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Fannie Farmer

Author of original Fannie Farmer Cookbook

8th cousin 1 time removed
via John Cooke

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Benjamin Silliman

Founder, American Journal of Science

4th cousin 6 times removed
via John Alden

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Benjamin Silliman

Founder, American Journal of Science

5th cousin 5 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz

1st President of Radcliff College

6th cousin 4 times removed
via John Winslow

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Gerard Way

Singer, Songwriter and Comic Book Writer
Co-creator of "The Umbrella Academy"

10th cousin 1 time removed
via John Gorham

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Norman S. Case

55th Governor of Rhode Island

8th cousin 1 time removed
via John Howland

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George Albert Smith

8th President of the Mormon Church

9th cousin 1 time removed
via John Alden

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George Albert Smith

8th President of the Mormon Church

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Henry Bass

Boston Tea Part participant

3rd cousin 7 times removed
via John Alden

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George Palmer Putnam

Founder, G.P. Putnam's Sons

6th cousin 4 times removed
via Thomas Richards

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Maj. Gen. George Owen Squier

Inventor of Muzak

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Maj. Gen. George Owen Squier

Inventor of Muzak

6th cousin 3 times removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Phil Scott

82nd Governor of Vermont

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Rev. John Lothrop

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Allison Janney

TV, Movie and Stage Actress

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Thomas Richards

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Horatio Collins King

Medal of Honor Recipient
U.S. Civil War

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Waldo Peirce

American Painter

9th cousin 1 time removed
via John Alden

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