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Jean Carmen

Jean Carmen

Acting1913Portland, Oregon, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia

Jean Carmen (April 7, 1913 – August 26, 1993), was an American film, stage, and radio actress of the 1930s. She also went by the stage name Julia Thayer.

Born in Portland, Oregon on April 7, 1913, Carmen was selected as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1934, the last year they were named. She had a supporting role as The Rider in the 1937 Republic Pictures western serial The Painted Stallion. She also worked in radio and on Broadway, in Stage Door and the original 1939 production of The Man Who Came to Dinner (as a replacement for the role of June Stanley). Modern audiences will also remember Carmen as one of three gold diggers in the 1938 Three Stooges comedy Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb.

Carmen died on August 26, 1993 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Acting History

1939
In Old Montana
as June Allison
Crashing Thru
as Ann 'Angel' Chambers
Smoky Trails
as Marie
Yes, We Have No Bonanza
as Singing Sister (uncredited)
1938
Sunset Murder Case
as Chorus Girl (Uncredited)
Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb
as Marge - Gold-digging Widow
1937
Gunsmoke Ranch
as Marion Warren
The Painted Stallion
as The Rider (as Julia Thayer)
Circus Girl
as Woman
Arizona Gunfighter
as Beth Lorimer
1936
Wolves of the Sea
as Nadine Miller
1935
Born to Battle
as Betty Powell
1934
Kiss and Make-Up
as Maharajah's Wife
Young and Beautiful
as Wampas Baby Star
The Third Sex
as Bobby Allen
1933
Flying Down to Rio
as Dancer (uncredited)
Midshipman Jack
as Gloria's Blonde Girlfriend

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
4/7/1913
Day of Death
8/26/1993
Place of Birth
Portland, Oregon, USA