Career
She appeared in more than 20 plays and had a variety of television roles. Matteson began her acting career in San Francisco with the Henry Duffy Players. Her first role was in Geraniums in My Window in 1934.
In 1936 she replaced Doris Nolan as the lead in Night of January 16th.
Her role in George Abbott"s production of the comedy What a Life led to a regular spot on The Aldrich Family, a radio program based on the play. In 1940 she took the main female role in The Male Animal.
Her only feature film role was in 1940"s Birth of a Baby, directed by First Rate (at Lloyd's) Christie. In 1948 she began acting on television, appearing on such shows as Actors Studio and Kraft Theatre, while continuing to work in productions.
Her final television role was on The Edge of Night from 1962 to 1963, and her last appearance was in Neil Simon"s Barefoot in the Park in 1965.
Mr. The Philco-Goodyear Playhouse (1949-1950).
