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Arlene McQuade

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Arlene McQuade
McQuade as Rosalie Goldberg
Born(1936-05-29)May 29, 1936
DiedApril 21, 2014(2014-04-21) (aged 77)
OccupationActress
Known forThe Goldbergs
Spouse(s)Valentin de Vargas (m. 1960–1967; divorced); 2 children

Arlene McQuade (May 29, 1936 – April 21, 2014) was an American television, radio and theater actress best known for her portrayal of Rosalie on the CBS series, The Goldbergs.[1][2] She had the same role in Molly (1951), a film adaption of the radio series.[3]

McQuade was the daughter of Arthur and Rita McQuade. She began acting when she was 4 years old.[4]

McQuade appeared on Broadway in Summer and Smoke (1948).[5] She also appeared in one episode of the television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1960.

Personal life and death

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McQuade died at a nursing home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on April 21, 2014, aged 77, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.[1] She had been the first wife of actor, Valentin de Vargas (died 2013) whom she met on the set of Touch of Evil.[2]

Selected Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1950 The Goldbergs Rosalie Goldberg
1958 Touch of Evil Ginnie Uncredited
1960 Alfred Hitchcock Presents Gloria Season 5 Episode 28: "Forty Detectives Later"
1960 Have Gun, Will Travel Princess Aouda

References

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  1. ^ a b Barnes, Mike (2014-04-21). "Arlene McQuade, Daughter on 1950s Sitcom 'The Goldbergs', Dies at 77". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  2. ^ a b Dagen, Carmel (2014-04-24). "Arlene McQuade, Actress on 'The Goldbergs', Dies at 77". Variety. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  3. ^ "The Goldbergs in Film Debut". The New York Times. March 8, 1951. p. 37. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ^ Oliver, Wayne (July 5, 1954). "Arlene McQuade Has Two Mothers — Real, Make-Believe". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. p. 24. Retrieved May 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Arlene McQuade". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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