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Born on September 2, 1938, Mary Jo Catlett is from Denver, Colorado, United States. Mary Jo Catlett is listed as a television actor, voice actor and film actor. That works out to 88 years old in 2026.
My Take
What strikes me about Mary Jo Catlett is the sheer span of her career. She originated Ernestina in the 1964 Broadway run of Hello, Dolly!, then later showed up in living rooms as Pearl on Diff'rent Strokes, and for a whole generation of kids she's simply the voice of Mrs. Puff on SpongeBob SquarePants. I find that arc fascinating: a stage actress whose most enduring role might be one where her face never appears. Born in Denver in 1938, she's the kind of dependable character performer who quietly outlasts trends, and I respect that staying power enormously.
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- Name (English)
- Mary Jo Catlett
- Name (Japanese)
- メアリー・ジョー・キャトレット
- Reading
- めありー・じょー・きゃとれっと
- Born
- September 2, 1938 (age 88)
- Origin
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / voice actor / film actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
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Frequently asked questions
When was Mary Jo Catlett born?
Born September 2, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Mary Jo Catlett from?
Mary Jo Catlett is from Denver, Colorado, United States.
What does Mary Jo Catlett do?
Mary Jo Catlett works as actor, television actor, voice actor, film actor, stage actor.
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