Minerva Pious
Character actress and comedian; beloved as Mrs. Nussbaum on The Fred Allen Show.
Born
1903
Died
1979
Radio Credits
1 show
Biography
Minerva Pious was a comedic actress who played Mrs. Pansy Nussbaum on Fred Allen's Allen's Alley segment. Her Yiddish-inflected characterizations were warmly received by Allen's audience and made her one of the show's most beloved recurring personalities.
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Known For
The Fred Allen Show (1940s)
Mrs. Nussbaum character