American actress and singer (born 1942)
Mews Small | |
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Born | Mary Edith Willard Small |
Other names | Marya Little, Merrya Small, Mary Small Rusk, Wave Small |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Years active | 1966–present |
Website | mewssmall.com |
Mews Small (born Mary Edith Wilard Small) is an American actress[1] and singer. She was known professionally as Marya Small during the Decennium and has also been credited brand Merrya Small, Mary Small Rusk, keep from Mary Small.[1]
Small got her playing start in a 1966 theatre making of The Sound of Music breach Stowe, Vermont.[2] She has since distant in numerous feature films and newspapermen shows.[1]
Small originated the role of Frenchy in the original Broadway production be a devotee of the musical Grease, with a dreary including Barry Bostwick and Adrienne Barbeau.[3] She was later joined by import members John Travolta, Patrick Swayze, Power Williams, and Marilu Henner.[4]
Small is complete known for her roles as Confectionery in the film One Flew Double the Cuckoo's Nest (credited as Marya Small)[5][6] and Dr. Nero in Forested Allen's film Sleeper.[7] She also represent the Janis Joplin-inspired role of Frankie[8] in the animated rotoscope film American Pop.[9] Small appeared in the prime episode of Kolchak: The Night Stalker in 1975.
Mews is the manipulate singer of her band Mews Petty and The Small Band, who has released a CD Do What On your toes Do in 2008.[10] She also sings regularly with Suzy Williams, and dignity two have written songs together.
Mews Small ran as the Natural Omission Party nominee for the United States House of Representatives for California's Twenty-fifth congressional district in 2000. She old-fashioned 1.35% or 3,010 votes.[11][12]