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Alice Nunn

Alice Nunn

Alice Nunn was an American actress known for her memorable performances in film and television. She appeared in various movies and TV shows, often in eccentric or character roles. Nunn gained recognition for her role as Large Marge in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," where her brief but unforgettable appearance left a lasting impression on audiences. Along with the clown surgeon scene, Nunn's character Large Marge, a ghostly truck driver who gives Pee-wee a lift, provides the biggest scare of the movie via stop-motion animation. Nunn was only 60 when she passed away in 1988 following a heart attack. Nunn's contributions to entertainment, particularly her notable performance in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," remain cherished among fans of the movie.

Known for

Who's That Girl
Who's That Girl
1987 • Woman Parole Member
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
1986 • Sylvia Cavell
Thrashin'
Thrashin'
1986 • Truck Driver
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
1985 • Large Marge
Focus on Fishko
Focus on Fishko
1983 • Old Mimi
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
1981 • Mrs. Bunch
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
1981 • Helga
Delusion
Delusion
1981 • Duffy

Full filmography

Who's That Girl
Who's That Girl
1987 • Woman Parole Member
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Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
1986 • Sylvia Cavell
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Thrashin'
Thrashin'
1986 • Truck Driver
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Focus on Fishko
Focus on Fishko
1983 • Old Mimi
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Delusion
Delusion
1981 • Duffy
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Callie & Son
Callie & Son
1981 • Mrs. Watkins
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The Fury
The Fury
1978 • Mrs. Callahan
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Great Day
Great Day
1977 • Molly
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Fangs
Fangs
1974 • Sis
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Mame
Mame
1974 • Fat Lady
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Evil Roy Slade
Evil Roy Slade
1972 • Claire Beckendorf
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Johnny Got His Gun
Johnny Got His Gun
1971 • Third Nurse
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Alice Nunn – Biography, Known For & Filmography