Carole Landis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 31, 1918 in Fairchild, Wisconsin, USA
- Died
- July 5, 1948
- Active Years
- 1936–1995 (60 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Carole Landis was an American actress and singer born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste on January 1, 1919, in Fairchild, Wisconsin. During the 1940s, she worked as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox. Her career included work in both film and stage productions. She achieved a breakthrough in her acting career with the female lead role in the 1940 United Artists film One Million B.C. Throughout her professional life, she was credited with 66 acting roles. Landis died on July 5, 1948, at the age of 29. Her death occurred in her home in Pacific Palisades. She was also known by the name Frances L. and was recognized for her work in movies and television.
Career overview
Carole Landis was an American actress and singer born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste on January 1, 1919, in Fairchild, Wisconsin. During the 1940s, she established herself in the film industry as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox. Her career gained significant momentum with her breakout role as the female lead in the 1940 film One Million B.C., which was released by United Artists. In addition to her film work, she was recognized as a stage actress.
Throughout her career, Landis was noted for her physical appearance, earning the nicknames The Ping Girl and The Chest. She maintained a professional presence in the entertainment industry until her death on July 5, 1948, at the age of 29. Her professional legacy includes 66 known acting credits. She died in her Pacific Palisades home, and her passing was attributed to an overdose of Seconal.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- The Casting Couch (1995)
- Death In Hollywood (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- Death Scenes (1989) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies (1988) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Noose (1948) as Linda Medbury
- Brass Monkey (1948) as Kay Sheldon
- Out of the Blue (1947) as Mae Earthleigh
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Loretta de Richet
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog (1946) as Julia Andrews
- Behind Green Lights (1946) as Janet Bradley
- Having Wonderful Crime (1945) as Helene Justus
- Four Jills in a Jeep (1944) as Carole Landis
- Secret Command (1944) as Jill McCann
- Show-Business at War (1943) as Self
- The Powers Girl (1943) as Kay Evans
- Wintertime (1943) as Flossie Fouchere
- My Gal Sal (1942) as Mae Collins
- A Gentleman at Heart (1942) as Helen Mason
- It Happened in Flatbush (1942) as Kathryn Baker
- Orchestra Wives (1942) as Natalie Mercer
- Manila Calling (1942) as Edna Fraser
- I Wake Up Screaming (1941) as Vicky Lynn
- Topper Returns (1941) as Ann Carrington
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)
- Moon Over Miami (1941) as Barbara Latimer, aka Miss Sears
- Road Show (1941) as Penguin Moore
- Cadet Girl (1941) as Gene Baxter
- Dance Hall (1941) as Lili Brown
- One Million B.C. (1940) as Loana
- Turnabout (1940) as Sally Willows
- Mystery Sea Raider (1940) as June McCarthy
- Daredevils of the Red Circle (1939) as Blanche Granville
- Three Texas Steers (1939) as Nancy Evans
- Cowboys from Texas (1939) as June Jones
- Reno (1939) as Mrs. Humphrey
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) as Guest at Banquet (uncredited)
- Men Are Such Fools (1938) as June Cooper (uncredited)
- A Slight Case of Murder (1938) as Partygoer Leaning on Piano During Song (uncredited)
- Gold Diggers in Paris (1938) as Golddigger
- Four's a Crowd (1938) as Lansford's 2nd Secretary
- When Were You Born (1938) as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
- Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) as Miss Leopard 1938 (uncredited)
- Love, Honor and Behave (1938) as Wheel Watcher at Party (uncredited)
- Penrod's Double Trouble (1938) as Girl at Fair (uncredited)
- The Patient in Room 18 (1938) as Woman on Stairs (uncredited)
- Women Are Like That (1938) as Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)
- Hollywood Hotel (1938) as Hat Check Girl with Coat (uncredited)
- The Invisible Menace (1938) as Woman Wanting to Go with Her Johnnie
- Boy Meets Girl (1938) as Commissary Cashier
- Over the Wall (1938) as Peggy - Girl at Beach
- Blondes at Work (1938) as Carol
- Girls on Probation (1938) as Extra
- A Star Is Born (1937) as Girl in Beret at Santa Anita Bar (uncredited)
- A Day at the Races (1937) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- The Emperor's Candlesticks (1937) as Bidder (uncredited)
- The King and the Chorus Girl (1937) as Chorine (uncredited)
- Varsity Show (1937) as Student (uncredited)
- She Loved a Fireman (1937) as Blonde Sunbather
- The Adventurous Blonde (1937) as Bit Role (uncredited)
- Fly Away Baby (1937) as Blonde at Airport (uncredited)
- Missing Witnesses (1937) as Girl on Pier (uncredited)
- Alcatraz Island (1937) as Party Girl (uncredited)
- Over the Goal (1937) as Co-ed
- Gold Diggers of 1937 (1936) as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) (1936) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carole Landis best known for?
Carole Landis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death In Hollywood (1990), Noose (1948), A Scandal in Paris (1946), Behind Green Lights (1946).
When and where was Carole Landis born?
Carole Landis was born on December 31, 1918 in Fairchild, Wisconsin, USA. They passed away on July 5, 1948.
How many credits does Carole Landis have?
Carole Landis has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1995.
What is Carole Landis's background in cinema and television?
Carole Landis was an American actress and singer born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste on January 1, 1919, in Fairchild, Wisconsin. During the 1940s, she worked as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox. Her career included work in both film and stage productions. She achieved a breakthrough in her acting career with t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) as Guest at Banquet (uncredited) — aged about 19
- A Day at the Races (1937) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 18
- Death In Hollywood (1990) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 71
- Topper Returns (1941) as Ann Carrington — aged about 22
- A Scandal in Paris (1946) as Loretta de Richet — aged about 27
- Cowboys from Texas (1939) as June Jones — aged about 20
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