97 Year Old Actress
CJ March 31st, 2007
Mae Laborde has found her true passion in life. Acting!
The 97 year old lady from Santa Monica California started her career when her neighbor, a columnist, wanted some lighthearted tips on driving. (at the time, Mae was still driving)
She was already famous in her neighborhood, hauling ass up and down her neighborhood streets in her 1977 Olds. The neighbors got a kick out of seeing this tiny old woman driving a huge car.
Eventually this led to a meeting with agent Sherrie Spillane and a star was born.
Her cuteness and sweet nature was an instant hit to all who met Mae. Mae has appeared in various venues, such as on MADtv as an old Vanna White, jewelry commercials, life insurance, a cheerleader on ESPN, and even has a movie role coming up opposite of Ben Stiller.
A Girl Scout leader for her daughter’s troop, she has kept in touch with most of her daughter’s friends. Now in their 70s, they’ll ask her for secrets to living a long life. She’ll tell them to never retire.
When she was 89 Laborde took a police training course just for fun, and she still cooks for herself, paints and raises tomatoes in her garden that she sells to a local restaurant.
“I don’t know anyone else her age that could keep up with her,” says Spillane, who has become both her agent and close friend.
“But then I don’t know anyone else her age,” Spillane adds with a laugh.
