Name Melva Blancett | Died March 2, 2010 | |
Melva Lou Blancett (August 22, 1924 – March 2, 2010) was an American actress. Blancett was a founding member of both the local chapters of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) in the state of Arizona. She also served on the national boards of directors for both the AFTRA and SAG.
Blancett was born on August 22, 1924, in McAlester, Oklahoma. Her credits included roles in film, television movies, radio, television commercials and the theater. Her husband of 56 years, Lloyd Blancett, died in 1999.
Melva Blancett died on March 2, 2010, at the age of 85. She was survived by her sons, Lloyd Jr. and Jon, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Blancett was a resident of Mesa, Arizona.