Mary Lansing was born on June 10, 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. She died on September 30, 1988 in Northridge, Los Angeles, California, United States.

She appeared on numerous television shows, in particular The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D... and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. He met actor Frank Nelson (actor), who was acting on the radio and the two married on January 7, 1933. They had two children but then divorced. She frequently appeared with Frank on the Jack Benny Show during the 1950s. She was the founder and producer of the Hollywood Show Place Theater. She was also an architectural designer, designing her own house in Studio City, which was called The Fryman Ranch.

He met actor Frank Nelson performing on the radio ("The Georgia Fifield Players."

They married in 1933 and had two children, Douglas and Bonnie.

They appeared with him frequently on the "Jack Benny Show" during the 1950s.

Founder and producer of the Hollywood Show Place Theater.

Architectural designer on the side.

She designed her own house called "The Fryman Ranch" in Studio City.

Mary Lansing holds the record for the largest number of different characters (11 in total) played on the Andy Griffith Show.

Her voice appears in Walt Disney's animated feature film Bambi.