Now 76, she famously played Marsha Cameron Owens on Mr. Belvedere, the hit sitcom about a refined English butler working for an American family. She also appeared in two episodes of Mork & Mindy, which starred Williams as the lovable alien Mork.
Her career wasn’t limited to television. In 1992, she portrayed Dangerfield’s girlfriend in the sports comedy Ladybugs. She also built an impressive stage résumé, performing on Broadway and showcasing her talents beyond the small screen.
Recognize her yet?
It’s Ilene Graff.
Graff was spotted running errands in Los Angeles on Tuesday, dressed comfortably for the cool weather. She opted for a laid-back look — a white zip-up sweater, brown pants, and white sneakers — topped off with sunglasses and a vibrant red manicure for a pop of glamour.
Over the years, Graff has worked alongside some of entertainment’s biggest names and even originated the role of Cleo in I Love My Wife. She also portrayed Sandy in Grease on stage.
Still, she remains most closely associated with Mr. Belvedere, a series inspired by Gwen Davenport’s 1947 novel Belvedere and the 1948 film Sitting Pretty. The show centered on the proper British butler Lynn Aloysius Belvedere, played by Christopher Hewett, as he managed life with the Owens family. Bob Uecker starred as family patriarch George Owens, with Rob Stone and Brice Beckham playing the Owens sons.
The sitcom ran for five seasons before wrapping in 1990. Graff later recalled how emotional filming the final episode was, describing how the cast struggled to hold back tears during the first taping of their farewell show.
Despite the years that have passed, Graff says she’s remained close with her former castmates, affectionately referring to the actors who played her on-screen children as “my kids.” The bond, she’s shared, has endured well beyond the series’ run — a testament to the tight-knit family they built both on and off camera.
