Gloria Jane Stroock is an American actress. She is best known for her supporting role in the television series ''

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'' as Maggie, the secretary of lead character Stewart McMillan.

Early years

Stroock is the daughter of James Stroock, president of Brooks Costume and Uniform Company, and his wife. She was the elder sister of Geraldine Brooks.

Career

On television, Stroock portrayed

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in the CBS situation comedy '' The Girls'' (1950). She co-starred in "Person to Person", the November 7, 1950, episode of ''

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''. Stroock had supporting roles in films including '' The Competition'' and '' The Day of the Locust'' as well as guest roles in television series such as '' Archie Bunker's Place'', ''

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'', ''

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''. Stroock's roles on Broadway included Joan Massuber in ''Oh, Brother'' (1945), Meg in ''Little Women'' (1945), and Polly Dalton in ''Cayden'' (1949). She also appeared in ''Truckline Cafe'' (1946).

Personal life

On August 12, 1956, Stroock married Leonard B. Stern. They remained wed until his death in 2011; the couple had two children, Kate and Michael.Notice of Gloria Stroock/Leonard Stern marriage
nytimes.com; accessed August 22, 2014.Obituary for Leonard B. Stern
foxnews.com; accessed August 22, 2014.

Filmography

References

External links

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Gloria Stroock's website
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