Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman (February 17, 1923 - August 23, 2001) was an American actress. She was known for playing the role of maids and secretaries in many comedies, especially directed by Jerry Lewis.^[1] She was in 11 comedies directed by Lewis in the 1950s and '60s. She also appeared in The Blues Brothers (1980) and Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994).

Kathleen Freeman
Freeman in the trailer for Houseboat (1958)
Born	(1923-02-17)February 17, 1923 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	August 23, 2001(2001-08-23) (aged 78) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupation(s)	Actress, voice artist
Years active	1948–2001
Partner	Helen Ramsey (19??–2001)

A lesbian, Freeman was in a partnership with Helen Ramsey until her death.^[2]

Freeman died on August 23, 2001 at a New York City hospital from lung cancer, aged 78.^[1]