Actresses Who Ran For Political Office
by Temperancelancecouncil | created - 19 May 2014 | updated - 12 Jun 2014 | PublicGlenda Jackson: Two-time Oscar winner who first became a Member of Parliament in1992; currently represents Hampstead and Kilburn.
Nancy Kulp: "Beverly Hillbillies," Ran for Congress from the state of PA.
Shirley Temple (Black): Ran unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Congress in 1967.
Sheila Kuehl: “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” served as a Democratic member of the California State Senate, representing the 23rd district in LA County.
Helen Gahagan Douglas: A well-known star on Broadway in the 1920s was the third woman and first Democratic woman elected to Congress from California.
1. Roseanne Barr
Producer | Roseanne
Firebrand Roseanne Barr has long been one of America's funniest and most controversial comedians.
She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Helen (Davis), a cashier and bookkeeper, and Jerome Hershel "Jerry" Barr, a salesman. Her family was Jewish, and had moved to the U.S. from Russia, Lithuania, ...
Roseanne Barr, who ran as the nominee of the California-based, Peace and Freedom Party, placed sixth, with over 48,000 votes.
2. Glenda Jackson
Actress | Women in Love
Few in modern British history have come as far or achieved as much from humble beginnings as Glenda Jackson did. From acclaimed actress to respected MP (Member of Parliament), she was known for her high intelligence and meticulous approach to her work. She was born to a working-class household in ...
Two-time Oscar winner who first became a Member of Parliament in1992; currently represents Hampstead and Kilburn.
3. Temperance Lancecouncil
Calling herself a poli-acto (short for politician-actress), like Fred Thompson, Al Franken, Nancy Kulp or Sheila Kuehl, Temperance Lance-Council does have a few role models in which to emulate in her entertainment and political endeavors.
As founder of The Anti-Hypocrisy Party of America, some may ...
First ran for president in the 2000 George Bush, Florida, chad-hanging election. Seeking this office that year, found her featured in The New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/08/us/2000-campaign-candidates-forget-third-party-these-presidential-hopefuls-offer.html
4. Nancy Kulp
Actress | The Beverly Hillbillies
Nancy Kulp wore many hats: Publicity person, actress, linguist, would-be politician, and teacher. Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kulp attended college in Florida, then headed for Hollywood to work in publicity for the movies, not star in them. Soon after arriving in Hollywood, Kulp was ...
"Beverly Hillbillies," Ran for Congress from the state of PA.
5. Shirley Temple
Actress | The Little Colonel
Shirley Temple was easily the most popular and famous child star of all time. She got her start in the movies at the age of three and soon progressed to super stardom. Shirley could do it all: act, sing and dance and all at the age of five! Fans loved her as she was bright, bouncy and cheerful in ...
Shirley Temple (Black): Ran unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Congress in 1967.
6. Sheila James Kuehl
Actress | The Stu Erwin Show
Babyboomers remember well the diminutive (4'10"), dark-haired comedienne Sheila James who raised a smile with her portrayals of tomboyish kid sisters and boy-crazy high schoolers on late 50s and early 60s TV. For a while she was a huge hit backed by her characters' plaintive, pony-tailed presences,...
Occupation: Politician, Actor -- Dobie Gillis and ex-California State Senator. Affiliation: Democratic. Sheila James Kuehl (born February 9, 1941) is an American politician, and a former child actress. She most recently served as a Democratic member of the California State Senate, representing the 23rd district in Los Angeles County and parts of southern Ventura County. A former member of the California State Assembly, she was elected to the Senate in 2000 and served until December 2008. She is currently a candidate for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 3rd District.
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