Margaret Bowman

Margaret Bowman (February 14, 1928–August 13, 2018) was an American actress known for her work in film and television. She began her career in musical theater in Nashville, Tennessee and later joined Stages Repertory Theater in Houston, Texas. After training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California in her 50s, Bowman transitioned into a career as a character actor. Her first on-screen role was in the film 'The Fulfillment of Mary Gray' (1989), and she went on to appear in various bit roles, including 'Old Nanny' in three episodes of 'A Woman of Independent Means' (1995) and 'Fat Lady' in 'The Lone Ranger' (2013). Bowman was known for her method acting approach and would spend her free time observing people and creating backstories for imagined characters.