Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman (February 17, 1919 – August 23, 2001) was an American actress. She was known for playing the role of maids and secretaries in many comedies, especially directed by Jerry Lewis. She was in 11 comedies directed by Lewis in the 1950s and '60s. She also appeared in The Blues Brothers (1980) and Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994).

A lesbian, Freeman was in a partnership with Helen Ramsey until her death.

Freeman died on August 23, 2001 at a New York City hospital from lung cancer, aged 78.