Barbara Britton
Biography
Barbara Britton was an American film and television actress. She was born Barbara Maurine Brantingham on September 26, 1919, in Long Beach, California. Britton is known for her Western film roles opposite notable actors and for her two-year tenure as an amateur sleuth on the television and radio series Mr. and Mrs. North. She was signed to a Paramount Pictures contract in 1941 after a talent scout took notice of her. Britton's acting credits include numerous films and television shows, with a total of 47 known credits. She passed away on January 17, 1980, at the age of 59.
Career overview
Barbara Britton began her acting career after being discovered by a talent scout. The exact circumstances of her discovery are unclear, but it is known that she was signed to a Paramount Pictures contract. She went on to appear in numerous films, primarily in Westerns opposite notable actors such as Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, and Gene Autry.
Britton's television career also flourished, particularly in the 1950s. She starred in the mystery show Mr. and Mrs. North, a series that bore similarities to The Thin Man. The show featured Britton alongside Richard Denning and Francis De Sales. Her tenure on the series lasted for two years.
Throughout her acting career, Britton accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 47 known credits to her name. Her acting career spanned multiple mediums, including film and television.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015) as Laura Petrie / Pilot-Head of the Family (archive footage)
- Caroline? (1990) as Hilary
- Mounted Bandits (1967) as US diplomat daughter Teresa
- The Big Party (1959) as Self
- The Big Party (1959) as Self – Hostess
- A Date With Life (1955)
- The $64,000 Question (1955) as Assistant
- The Spoilers (1955) as Helen Chester
- Ain't Misbehavin' (1955) as Pat Beaton
- Night Freight (1955) as Wanda
- Climax! (1954) as Duana Clarke
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self
- Dragonfly Squadron (1954) as Donna Cottrell
- Mr. & Mrs. North (1952)
- Bwana Devil (1952) as Alice Hayward
- The Raiders (1952) as Elizabeth Ainsworth
- Ride the Man Down (1952) as Lottie Priest
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Pamela
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Liz
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Hilda
- Champagne for Caesar (1950) as Gwenn Bottomley
- The Bandit Queen (1950) as Zarra Montalvo, alias Lola Belmont
- Lights Out (1949)
- Cover Up (1949) as Anita Weatherby
- I Shot Jesse James (1949) as Cynthy Waters
- Loaded Pistols (1948) as Mary Evans
- Albuquerque (1948) as Letty Tayler
- Mr. Reckless (1948) as Betty Denton
- The Untamed Breed (1948) as Cherry Lucas
- Gunfighters (1947) as Bess Banner
- The Virginian (1946) as Molly Wood
- The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) as Angela Picard
- They Made Me a Killer (1946) as June Reynolds
- The Fabulous Suzanne (1946) as Suzanne
- Captain Kidd (1945) as Lady Anne Dunstan
- The Great John L. (1945) as Kathy Harkness
- The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944) as Ruth
- Till We Meet Again (1944) as Sister Clothilde aka Louise Dupree
- So Proudly We Hail (1943) as Lt. Rosemary Larson
- Young and Willing (1943) as Marge Benson Dennison
- The Last Will and Testament of Tom Smith (1943) as Grace
- Freedom Comes High (1943)
- Reap the Wild Wind (1942) as Charleston Lady #1
- Wake Island (1942) as Sally Cameron (uncredited)
- The Fleet's In (1942) as Eileen Wright
- Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1942) as Lucy Olcott
- Louisiana Purchase (1941) as Louisiana Belle
- Secret of the Wastelands (1941) as Jennifer Kendall
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barbara Britton best known for?
Barbara Britton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including An Actor's Revenge (1963), An Actor's Revenge (1963), The Spoilers (1955), Climax! (1954).
When and where was Barbara Britton born?
Barbara Britton was born on September 26, 1920 in Long Beach, California, USA. They passed away on January 17, 1980.
How many credits does Barbara Britton have?
Barbara Britton has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 2015.
What is Barbara Britton's background in cinema and television?
Barbara Britton was an American film and television actress. She was born Barbara Maurine Brantingham on September 26, 1919, in Long Beach, California. Britton is known for her Western film roles opposite notable actors and for her two-year tenure as an amateur sleuth on the television and radio series Mr. and Mrs. Nor...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self — aged about 33
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Pamela — aged about 30
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Hilda — aged about 29
- Captain Kidd (1945) as Lady Anne Dunstan — aged about 24
- The Return of Monte Cristo (1946) as Angela Picard — aged about 25
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) — aged about 29
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