Actress, dancer, voice artist, radio host
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Key moments and achievements from Margaret Kerry's life.
Margaret was born
· Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Series Regular
Kerry starred as Sharon Ruggles, the college-age daughter in this live family sitcom that aired from 1949 to 1952. The role required her to perform with the immediacy of live theater, helping her establish a reputation for comedic timing and expressive performance. This early television work served as a critical training ground before her transition to specialized animation modeling.
Series Regular
Kerry starred as Sharon Ruggles, the college-age daughter in this live family sitcom that aired from 1949 to 1952. The role required her to perform with the immediacy of live theater, helping her establish a reputation for comedic timing and expressive performance. This early television work served as a critical training ground before her transition to specialized animation modeling.
Live-Action Reference Model
Selected by animator Marc Davis, Kerry provided the physical blueprint and personality for Tinker Bell through extensive live-action reference filming. She performed on empty stages with oversized props, including twelve-foot scissors, to give animators a realistic guide for the character's movements. She also voiced and modeled for the red-haired mermaid in the film's lagoon sequences.
Live-Action Reference Model
Selected by animator Marc Davis, Kerry provided the physical blueprint and personality for Tinker Bell through extensive live-action reference filming. She performed on empty stages with oversized props, including twelve-foot scissors, to give animators a realistic guide for the character's movements. She also voiced and modeled for the red-haired mermaid in the film's lagoon sequences.
Host and Producer
Kerry began a prolific late-career pivot into Christian radio as the producer, writer, and host of this program on KKLA-FM. The role allowed her to use her articulate voice and wit to connect with a broad audience, moving away from the silent roles of her youth. This work highlighted her adaptability and her desire to communicate directly with her community.
Host and Producer
Kerry began a prolific late-career pivot into Christian radio as the producer, writer, and host of this program on KKLA-FM. The role allowed her to use her articulate voice and wit to connect with a broad audience, moving away from the silent roles of her youth. This work highlighted her adaptability and her desire to communicate directly with her community.
Publication
Kerry published her autobiography, subtitled Tales of a Pixie Dusted Life, which documented her nearly century-long career in entertainment. The book provided a detailed look at the technical labor involved in early Disney animation and her life beyond the studio. It became a definitive resource for fans and historians interested in the woman behind the iconic pixie.
Publication
Kerry published her autobiography, subtitled Tales of a Pixie Dusted Life, which documented her nearly century-long career in entertainment. The book provided a detailed look at the technical labor involved in early Disney animation and her life beyond the studio. It became a definitive resource for fans and historians interested in the woman behind the iconic pixie.
Publication
In this self-published booklet, Kerry shared her personal experiences living with prosopagnosia, or face blindness. The work offered a vulnerable and educational look at a condition that stood in sharp contrast to her career as a visual performer. By sharing her story, she aimed to provide support and understanding for others navigating the same neurological challenge.
Publication
In this self-published booklet, Kerry shared her personal experiences living with prosopagnosia, or face blindness. The work offered a vulnerable and educational look at a condition that stood in sharp contrast to her career as a visual performer. By sharing her story, she aimed to provide support and understanding for others navigating the same neurological challenge.
Margaret Kerry passed away
