Belle Montrose

Biography

Belle Montrose was a renowned American actress and vaudeville performer born Isabelle Donohue on April 23, 1886. She gained widespread recognition for her comedic roles, including Mrs. Chatsworth in "The Absent Minded Professor" (1961). Before transitioning to television, Montrose toured the Orpheum vaudeville circuit with her husband Carroll Abler and later mentored young comedian Milton Berle. Her talent earned her a reputation as the "funniest woman in vaudeville."