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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Inga Swenson (December 29, 1932 - July 23, 2023) was an American actress. Inga Swenson was a graduate of Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska, Class of 1950. Swenson was a member of Alpha Phi sorority at Northwestern University where she studied in their famed Drama Department. Swenson is best known to American audiences for her portrayal of Gretchen Kraus, the autocratic and acerbic German cook (later Head Housekeeper and Budget Director) on the TV sitcom "Benson." She got the part by appearing in a multi-episode stint as Ingrid Svenson, birth mother of Corinne Tate (Diana Canova), on the tv sitcom "Soap." Both series were created by Susan Harris and produced by Witt-Thomas-Harris Productions (who later created "The Golden Girls" and "Empty Nest.") She also appeared as northern matriarch Maude Hazard in the acclaimed mini-series "North and...
Known for
NewhartSeries • 1982
Dr. KildareSeries • 1961
The Golden GirlsSeries • 1985
The RookiesSeries • 1972
BensonSeries • 1979
ABC Afterschool SpecialSeries • 1972
Vega$Series • 1978
SoapSeries • 1977
North and SouthSeries • 1985
ABC Weekend SpecialsSeries • 1977
The Miracle WorkerMovie • 1962
The Mountain MenMovie • 1980
Advise & ConsentMovie • 1962
The BetsyMovie • 1978
LipstickMovie • 1976
Bay CovenMovie • 1987