Jean Carmen

Acting

Jean Carmen

Born
Died
(aged 80)
Birthplace
Portland, Oregon, USA
Credits
22 titles

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.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 22

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