Diana Mae Sowle (née Laumer; June , â€" October , ) was an American
actress.Born as Diana Mae Laumer in Chico, California, she was one of
five siblings. She attended Chico High School, and appeared in school
plays, where she became interested in drama. She graduated in , and
attended the University of Denver, after which she appeared in the
play "The Drunkard". She did voice-over for American plays and
appeared in theater in Germany.Diana is best known for playing Mrs.
Bucket, Charlie Bucket's mother, in the film Willy Wonka & the
Chocolate Factory and her performance of "Cheer Up Charlie" in that
film, although her voice in the song was dubbed by Diana Lee. Sowle
joined the cast in Germany, where it was filmed. Apart from Chocolate
Factory, her only other screen roles were cameos in Clear and Present
Danger and Guarding Tess, both in .
actress.Born as Diana Mae Laumer in Chico, California, she was one of
five siblings. She attended Chico High School, and appeared in school
plays, where she became interested in drama. She graduated in , and
attended the University of Denver, after which she appeared in the
play "The Drunkard". She did voice-over for American plays and
appeared in theater in Germany.Diana is best known for playing Mrs.
Bucket, Charlie Bucket's mother, in the film Willy Wonka & the
Chocolate Factory and her performance of "Cheer Up Charlie" in that
film, although her voice in the song was dubbed by Diana Lee. Sowle
joined the cast in Germany, where it was filmed. Apart from Chocolate
Factory, her only other screen roles were cameos in Clear and Present
Danger and Guarding Tess, both in .
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