Florida Friebus
Florida Friebus | |
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Friebus in 1968 | |
| Born | October 10, 1909 |
| Died | May 27, 1988 (aged 78) |
| Other names | Florida Freebus Florida Freibus |
| Occupations | Actress, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1929–1978 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Florida Friebus (October 10, 1909 – May 27, 1988) was an American writer and actress of stage, film, and television. Friebus's best-known roles were Winifred "Winnie" Gillis, the sympathetic mother of Dwayne Hickman's character Dobie Gillis on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, and Mrs. Lillian Bakerman on The Bob Newhart Show. She is known for her 1932 adaptation of Alice and Wonderland.