Question: What Texas-born actress portrayed Morticia Addams in the 1960s sitcom The Addams Family?
Answer: Carolyn Jones. Born in Amarillo in 1930, she moved to California at the age of 18, earning roles in dozens of films and TV shows. In 1958, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in The Bachelor Party. She received a Golden Globe nomination for Best TV Star for her role as the matriarch of the Addams family.
