Jan Miner

Jan Miner (October 15, 1917 – February 15, 2004) was an American actress known for her role as 'Madge', the manicurist in Palmolive dish-washing detergent television commercials in the 1960s. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Miner studied at the Vesper George School of Art before pursuing acting. She made her stage debut in 1945 and went on to become a well-established actress on radio. Miner had various roles in popular radio series such as Perry Mason, Casey, Crime Photographer, and Boston Blackie. She worked concurrently in multiple series during the 1950s. Miner's career also included feature film appearances and television roles throughout her career.