In Mel Brooks’ 1967 classic The Producers, Lee Meredith burst onto the screen as Ulla, the stunning Swedish secretary whose every entrance stopped the show cold. With her statuesque figure, blonde bouffant, and comedic innocence, Meredith turned Ulla into the ultimate scene-stealer.
Her wide-eyed delivery of “Ulla dance now, yeah?” and her playful strut across the room brought a gleeful absurdity that perfectly matched Brooks’ outrageous comedy. Even among the chaos of Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder’s antics, Meredith’s presence was unforgettable—glamorous, goofy, and hilariously timed.
Looking back, Ulla has become one of those iconic supporting characters that fans of The Producers still talk about. Meredith’s performance gave the film its jolt of campy glamour, a satirical wink at showbiz stereotypes wrapped in sequins and sass. She made Ulla more than just eye candy; she was part of the joke, delivering it with flair and confidence.
