Acting
Alice Nunn
EN cinema · 18 credits
Born
10 October 1927
Died
1 July 1988 (aged 60)
Birthplace
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Alice Nunn was an American actress known for her memorable performances in film and television. She appeared in various movies and TV shows, often in eccentric or character roles. Nunn gained recognition for her role as Large Marge in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," where her brief but unforgettable appearance left a lasting impression on audiences. Along with the clown surgeon scene, Nunn's character Large Marge, a ghostly truck driver who gives Pee-wee a lift, provides the biggest scare of the movie via stop-motion animation. Nunn was only 60 when she passed away in 1988 following a heart attack. Nunn's contributions to entertainment, particularly her notable performance in "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," remain cherished among fans of the movie.
Known for
Filmography
Who's That Girl
as Woman Parole Member
Thrashin'
as Truck Driver
Trick or Treat
as Sylvia Cavell
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Large Marge
Focus on Fishko
as Old Mimi
Callie & Son
as Mrs. Watkins
Mommie Dearest
as Helga
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
as Mrs. Bunch
Delusion
as Duffy
The Fifth Floor
as Emma
The Fury
as Mrs. Callahan
Great Day
as Molly
Fangs
as Sis
Mame
as Fat Lady
Evil Roy Slade
as Claire Beckendorf
Johnny Got His Gun
as Third Nurse