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In the late 1970s, Avery ended her career as an actress. She returned to the camera for some sporadic film and television roles in the 1990s, including the comedy film Made in America, the comedy series Coach, and the 1999 film The Secret Life of Girls. [4] Avery had been working in and around Los Angeles as a real estate broker since the 1960s ...
Beverly Michaels circa 1950 Michaels then appeared in two films by independent film director and producer Hugo Haas . The first, the 1951 film noir Pickup , [ 9 ] was a surprise hit, albeit a secondary B feature, and launched Haas's career as a Hollywood director.
Jayne Mansfield (born Vera Jayne Palmer; April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) was an American actress and Playboy Playmate.A sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s, Mansfield was known for her numerous publicity stunts and open personal life.
Suzy Parker (born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker; October 28, 1932 – May 3, 2003) was an American model and actress active from 1947 until 1970.Her modeling career reached its zenith during the 1950s, when she appeared on the covers of dozens of magazines and in advertisements and movie and television roles.
Helena Carter (born Helen Jean Ruckert; August 24, 1923 [1] – January 11, 2000) was an American film actress in the 1940s and 1950s who is best known for her work in the film Invaders from Mars as Dr. Patricia Blake. From 1947 to 1953 she would appear in 13 films, during which time she also worked as a model.
Lisa Gaye, the auburn-haired actress and dancer who starred in the 1956 musical films Rock Around the Clock and Shake Rattle & Rock!, died Thursday in Houston, her family announced. She was 81 ...
Barbara Marie Nickerauer (December 10, 1928 [1] – October 5, 1976), known professionally as Barbara Nichols, was an American actress who often played brassy or comic roles in films in the 1950s and 1960s.
Frances Charlotte Greenwood (June 25, 1890 – December 28, 1977) was an American actress and dancer. Born in Philadelphia, Greenwood started in vaudeville, and starred on Broadway, movies and radio. Standing almost six feet tall (some sources say 5'10"), she was best known for her long legs and high kicks.