Elizabeth Reller (December 4, 1913 - July 14, 1974)[1] was an American actress, best known for her work inold-time radio. She was active from 1935 until 1948.
Reller was born inRichmond, Indiana,[2] descended from a Quaker family whose roots went back to the early days ofWayne County, Indiana.[3] She was active in Morton High School's Dramatic Club[4] and studied dramatics atSwarthmore College[2] for two years. She went on to graduate from theRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art in England in 1935.[1]
On Broadway, Reller appeared inAbe Lincoln in Illinois (1938) andDay in the Sun (1939).[5]
Reller's roles on radio programs included those shown in the table below.
| Program | Character |
|---|---|
| Armstrong's Theatre of Today | Quaker Girl[6] |
| Betty and Bob | Betty Drake[7] |
| Doc Barclay's Daughters | Connie[7]: 100 |
| Michael and Kitty | Kitty[7]: 228 |
| Portia Faces Life | Kathy Campbell[2] |
| Young Doctor Malone | Ann Malone[7]: 361 |
She was also a supporting actress onThe Amazing Mr. Smith[8] andJoe Powers of Oakville.[7]: 177
In 1944, Reller married Dr. F. B. Warrick, a physician, in New York City. They moved to Richmond, Indiana, in 1948. After that move, she retired from acting. She taught a class in the localReligious Society of Friends church, and spoke on religious topics at meetings of groups in Richmond. She and her husband were lay leaders at religious retreats in a variety of places in the United States. She was also active in theMeals on Wheels program in Richmond.[1]
On July 14, 1974, Reller died at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, at age 60.[1]
