Arlene McQuade
McQuade as Rosalie Goldberg
Born(1936-05-29)May 29, 1936
DiedApril 21, 2014(2014-04-21) (aged 77)
OccupationActress
Known forThe Goldbergs
Spouse(s)Valentin de Vargas (m. 1960–1967; divorced); 2 children

Arlene McQuade (May 29, 1936 – April 21, 2014) was an American television, radio and theater actress best known for her portrayal of Rosalie on the CBS series, The Goldbergs.[1][2] She had the same role in Molly (1951), a film adaption of the radio series.[3]

McQuade was the daughter of Arthur and Rita McQuade. She began acting when she was 4 years old.[4]

McQuade appeared on Broadway in Summer and Smoke (1948).[5] She also appeared in one episode of the television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1960.

Personal Life and Death

McQuade died at a nursing home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on April 21, 2014, aged 77, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.[1] She had been the first wife of actor, Valentin de Vargas (died 2013) whom she met on the set of Touch of Evil.[2]

Selected Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1950The GoldbergsRosalie Goldberg
1958Touch of EvilGinnieUncredited
1960Alfred Hitchcock PresentsGloriaSeason 5 Episode 28: "Forty Detectives Later"
1960Have Gun, Will TravelPrincess Aouda

References

  1. 1 2 Barnes, Mike (2014-04-21). "Arlene McQuade, Daughter on 1950s Sitcom 'The Goldbergs', Dies at 77". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  2. 1 2 Dagen, Carmel (2014-04-24). "Arlene McQuade, Actress on 'The Goldbergs', Dies at 77". Variety. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  3. "The Goldbergs in Film Debut". The New York Times. March 8, 1951. p. 37. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. Oliver, Wayne (July 5, 1954). "Arlene McQuade Has Two Mothers — Real, Make-Believe". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. p. 24. Retrieved May 5, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Arlene McQuade". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2023.


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