While Inga Swenson garnered acclaim for her work on “Benson,” she didn’t initially envision herself as a sitcom star. In a 1983 interview (via The Hollywood Reporter), the actor shared, “I never had any interest in sitcoms because I lacked all the qualities. I walk into a casting office and sit down with my knees together. People take one look and say, ‘You’re not funny. You don’t even have a funny face.'” While Swenson stirred up plenty of laughs on “Benson,” she didn’t just take on comedic roles and projects. In 1962, she played Helen Keller’s mother in the biographical film “The Miracle Worker.” That same year, she acted in the political drama “Advise & Consent,” which starred the late Henry Fonda.
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A trained vocalist, Swenson achieved great success in the musical theatre world. She earned two nominations for her leading roles in the Broadway musicals “110 in the Shade” and “Baker Street.” She was also Julie Andrews’ standby in a Broadway production of “Camelot.” Swenson had an impressive career and was lauded for her many talents. In 2019, the actor appeared on the “Behind The Curtain” podcast, where she reflected on her work and shared some juicy stories from her heyday.
