Beverly Sanders (born September 2, 1939, in Hollywood, California) is an American actress, comedian, and voice artist with a career spanning over six decades in television, film, and commercials.
Biography
Sanders studied at the Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg in New York before beginning her on-screen career. She made her television debut in the early 1960s and went on to appear in more than 300 TV commercials, most notably as the Arm & Hammer Baking Soda spokesperson "Louise" for nearly a decade.
She is married to Harvey Newmark, first bass violist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. They have one child.
In the 1990s, Sanders wrote and performed a one-woman stage show titled Yes Sir, That's My Baby, which she developed after taking a writing class at UCLA. The play chronicles her struggles with infertility and the frustrations of the adoption process.
Television Career
Sanders was a series regular on the NBC sitcom Lotsa Luck (1973–1974), starring opposite Dom DeLuise. She also had a recurring role on C.P.O. Sharkey (1977–1978) as Chief Petty Officer Gypsy Koch, appearing in three episodes alongside Don Rickles.
Her extensive list of guest appearances includes:
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1971–1972) — as Rayette the waitress (3 episodes)
- Emergency! (1973)
- Sanford and Son (1974)
- Kojak (1975)
- Rhoda (1974–1977) — recurring role as Susan Alborn (6 episodes)
- The Love Boat (1976, TV movie pilot)
- Barney Miller (1978)
- Quincy, M.E. (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1980)
- Mork & Mindy (1981)
- CHiPs (1981)
- Full House (1987)
- Night Court (1988)
- Moonlighting (1989)
- Baywatch (1996)
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1997) — voice role as a chair
- Veronica Mars (2005) — as Elaine Van Lowe
- Entourage (2008–2009) — as Eric's receptionist (3 episodes)
- Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010, TV movie) — as Wanda Grubwort
Film Career
Her feature film credits include:
- Magic (1978) — Laughing Lady
- ...And Justice for All (1979) — Sherry
- Just Between Friends (1986)
- The Malibu Bikini Shop (1986)
- The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) — Photographer
- Shooting Lily (1996)
- Various short films including Behind the Curtain (2005) and The Debt Collector (2012)
Voice Work
Sanders has also worked as a voice artist, with credits including The Jetsons (1985) and Capitol Critters (1992).
Legacy
With over 100 television credits, numerous film appearances, and hundreds of commercials, Beverly Sanders is recognized as a prolific character actress whose work has been a consistent presence across American television from the 1970s through the 2000s.
