Ann Richards

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Ann Richards (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Ann Richards (also known as Shirley Ann Richards).
Birth: December 13, 1917, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Death: August 24, 2006 (TMDB) or August 25, 2006 (Wikipedia). Note: I will use the dates provided, perhaps noting the discrepancy or choosing one if it's a direct fact. Actually, the prompt says "Write ONLY verifiable facts". Since there is a discrepancy (Aug 24 vs Aug 25), I should be careful. I'll stick to the facts about her career.
Nationality/Origin: Australian actress.
Career Start: Achieved notability in a series of 1930s Australian films for Ken G. Hall.
Career Move: Moved to the United States to pursue an American screen career.
US Career: Continued as a film actress, mainly as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) starlet.
Known for: Sorry, Wrong Number (1948), Love from a Stranger (1947), and Love Letters (1945).
Other: Also an author.
Paragraph 1: Early life and Australian career.
Ann Richards was an Australian actress born Shirley Ann Richards on December 13, 1917, in Sydney, New South Wales. She achieved notability in a series of Australian films during the 1930s working for Ken G. Hall.
Paragraph 2: Move to Hollywood and US career.
Following her work in Australia, she moved to the United States to pursue an American screen career. In Hollywood, she continued her work as a film actress, primarily serving as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starlet. Her film credits include roles in Love Letters (1945), Love from a Stranger (1947), and Sorry, Wrong Number (1948).
Paragraph 3: Summary/Death (if needed for word count).
Richards was also an author. She died in August 2006.
Drafting for word count and flow:
Ann Richards, born Shirley Ann Richards on December 13, 1917, in Sydney, New South Wales, was an Australian actress and author. She first achieved notability through her work in a series of Australian films during the 1930s for Ken G. Hall.

After her initial success in Australia, she moved to the United States to pursue a career in American film. During her time in Hollywood, she continued her acting career, working primarily as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starlet. Her notable film credits include Love Letters (1945), Love from a Stranger (1947), and Sorry, Wrong Number (1948). Richards passed away in August 2006.
Word Count Check:
"Ann Richards, born Shirley Ann Richards on December 13, 1917, in Sydney, New South Wales, was an Australian actress and author. She first achieved notability through her work in a series of Australian films during the 1930s for Ken G. Hall.

After her initial success in Australia, she moved to the United States to pursue a career in American film. During her time in Hollywood, she