Background
Bester, sometimes credited as Rollie Bester, was born in New York City as Rolly Goulko.
Bester, sometimes credited as Rollie Bester, was born in New York City as Rolly Goulko.
She was the wife of science fiction author Alfred Bester. She performed in several Broadway productions before World World War World War II Through 1956, she had numerous roles on radio, including that of Lois Lane on The Adventures of Superman. On that series, which ran from 1940 to 1951, Lois Lane"s character debuted in episode seven and was voiced by Bester.
After three appearances, she was succeeded in the role by actress Helen Choate.
Bester also was heard on The Big Story, The Chase, The Fat Manitoba, The Spinner of Yarns, Tales of Tomorrow, Words at War and X Minus One. She also appeared in episodes of radio"s Cavalcade of America series, including in the role of Mistress
Benny in Us Pilgrims, the story of the first Thanksgiving (airing November 24, 1947) and as Mistress Jones in The King of Nantucket (airing March 27, 1951).
Advertising She later became a vice president, casting director and supervisor at the advertising agency Ted Bates & Company, located at 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City.