8.3
Movie
Acting
Karolyn Grimes
- Born
- (age 86)
- Birthplace
- Hollywood, California, USA
- Credits
- 16 titles
Biography
Karolyn Grimes (born July 4, 1940) is an American actress. At age 6, Karolyn Grimes played the role of Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Her childhood film career spanned 16 movies, but she is best remembered for playing the daughter of George and Mary Bailey (James Stewart and Donna Reed). The petals from her rose symbolize the values of family, friends and life itself in the 1946 classic, and it is Zuzu who speaks the movie's most memorable line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." In recent years, Karolyn has carried on the spirit of It's a Wonderful Life (1946), serving as the film's most active and appealing ambassador.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 16
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Creature Features TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2011 | A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! Film | Self - Interviewee / Zuzu Bailey |
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1951 | Honeychile Film | Effie |
| 1950 | Rio Grande Film | Margaret Mary |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold Film | Young Martha |
| 1948 | Albuquerque Film | Myrtle Walton |
| 1947 | The Bishop's Wife Film | Debby Brougham |
| 1947 | Mother Wore Tights Film | Iris - Age 6 (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Private Affairs of Bel Ami Film | |
| 1947 | Philo Vance's Gamble Film | Pat Roberts |
| 1947 | Sweet and Low Film | Tammie |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life Film | Zuzu Bailey |
| 1946 | Blue Skies Film | Mary Elizabeth Adams (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny Film | Carolyn (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Pardon My Past Film | Stephanie Pemberton |