Claire Carleton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 28, 1913 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- December 11, 1979
- Active Years
- 1933–1968 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 103 credits in database
Biography
Claire Carleton was an American actress born on September 28, 1913, in New York City, specifically in the borough of Brooklyn. Throughout her professional career, she was credited with 97 acting roles. Her film and television work included appearances in The Mickey Rooney Show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and the 1951 production of Death of a Salesman. During her lifetime, she was married to Fred Sherman and Walter Lewis Beadle. Claire Carleton died on December 11, 1979, at the age of 66. Her contributions to the entertainment industry are documented through her extensive list of known credits, which reflect her active participation in both film and television projects during her career.
Career overview
Claire Carleton was an American actress who maintained a prolific career in film and television. Born in New York City on September 28, 1913, she eventually accumulated 97 known acting credits throughout her professional life. Her work spanned several decades, during which she appeared in a variety of productions that showcased her presence in the entertainment industry.
Among her notable acting credits, Carleton appeared in the 1951 film Death of a Salesman. Her television work included roles in The Mickey Rooney Show, which began in 1954, and the anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, which premiered in 1955. These projects represent a portion of her extensive body of work as a performer. Carleton was married to Fred Sherman and Walter Lewis Beadle during her lifetime. She passed away on December 11, 1979, at the age of 66.
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103 titles- Shadow Over Elveron (1968) as Mrs. Travers
- This Property Is Condemned (1966) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Munsters (1964) as Yolanda Cribbins
- Sex and the Single Girl (1964) as Woman (uncredited)
- Hazel (1961) as Elizabeth
- By Love Possessed (1961) as Mrs. Kovacs
- By Love Possessed (1961) as Mrs. Kovacs (uncredited)
- Devil's Partner (1961) as Ida
- Cast a Long Shadow (1959) as Saloon Girl at Poker Game
- The Miracle of the Hills (1959) as Sally
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Bessie Thorne
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Woman
- Fort Massacre (1958) as Adele
- Unwed Mother (1958) as Mrs. Miller
- A Lust to Kill (1958) as Minn (as Clara Carlton)
- Wagon Train (1957) as Depot Clerk
- Wagon Train (1957) as Mrs. Hennessey
- Maverick (1957) as Flora
- Leave It to Beaver (1957) as Saleslady
- My Gun Is Quick (1957) as Nightclub Boss
- Death in Small Doses (1957) as Mabel (uncredited)
- The Buster Keaton Story (1957) as Myra Keaton
- Reform School Girl (1957) as Mrs. Rita Horvath
- The Careless Years (1957) as Aunt Martha (uncredited)
- The Black Sleep (1956) as Carmona Daly
- Accused of Murder (1956) as Marge Harris
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Millie
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Alice Fabian
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Pauline
- Fling in the Ring (1955) as Kitty
- Father Knows Best (1954) as Hostess
- Hey Mulligan (1954) as Nell Mulligan
- Witness to Murder (1954) as May - Mental Patient
- 99 River Street (1953)
- I Was a Burlesque Queen (1953) as Myrtle
- Lost in a Turkish Bath (1953) as Henrietta Robin
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Alice Hutchinson
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as 'Cuddles' LaVerne
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Anna
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Olga
- The Star (1952) as Jailbird (uncredited)
- Ride the Man Down (1952) as Amelia
- Bal Tabarin (1952) as Stella Simmons
- The Fighter (1952) as Stella
- Westward the Women (1951) as Flashy Woman (uncredited)
- Two of a Kind (1951)
- Death of a Salesman (1951) as Miss Francis
- The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951) as Hazel Sorelle (uncredited)
- Honeychile (1951) as Betty Loring
- The Gene Autry Show (1950) as Marie Hadley
- Born Yesterday (1950) as Helen
- On the Town (1949) as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Satan's Cradle (1949) as Belle
- The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) as Marie (uncredited)
- The Reckless Moment (1949) as Woman (uncredited)
- It's a Great Feeling (1949) as Grace
- Sorrowful Jones (1949) as Agnes 'Happy Hips' Noonan (uncredited)
- Shockproof (1949) as Florrie Kobiski (Uncredited)
- Red Light (1949) as Waitress (uncredited)
- Bodyguard (1948) as Zinnia - Counter Girl (uncredited)
- Ruthless (1948) as Bella
- The Time of Your Life (1948) as "Killer"
- If You Knew Susie (1948) as Vicki Vale (uncredited)
- Fright Night (1947) as Kitty
- A Double Life (1947) as Waitress
- Key Witness (1947) as Receptionist (uncredited)
- Fun on a Weekend (1947) as Durand's Secretary (uncredited)
- Too Many Winners (1947) as Mayme Martin
- Linda, Be Good (1947) as Myrtle
- The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) as Ingrid Stuyvesant
- Let's Make Rhythm (1947)
- Gun Town (1946) as Belle Townley
- The Missing Lady (1946) as Rose Dawson
- Maid Trouble (1946) as Woman
- I'll Take Milk (1946)
- A Close Call for Boston Blackie (1946) as Mamie Kirwin
- Crime Doctor's Man Hunt (1946) as Ruby Farrell
- That Texas Jamboree (1946) as Lulubelle
- Vacation in Reno (1946) as Sally Beaver
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Thieving Waitress (uncredited)
- The Woman in the Window (1944) as Blonde (uncredited)
- Say Uncle (1944) as Fan Dancer
- Youth Runs Wild (1944) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Bride by Mistake (1944) as Nurse Harrison
- A Night of Adventure (1944) as Ruby LaRue
- My Pal, Wolf (1944) as Ruby
- Girls! Girls! Girls! (1944) as Fan Dancer
- Triple Trouble (1944) as Errol's Stenographer
- Lady of Burlesque (1943) as Sandra
- Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943) as Francine Gray
- Around the World (1943) as WAAC Lt. Spencer
- Cutie on Duty (1943) as Maizie
- Rookies in Burma (1943) as Connie
- Wedtime Stories (1943) as An Old Flame
- The Great Train Robbery (1941) as Kay Stevens
- Millionaire Playboy (1940) as Woman Kissing Baby Joe
- Girl from Havana (1940) as Havana
- Melody and Moonlight (1940) as Gloria
- Grand Ole Opry (1940) as Ginger Gordon
- The Crooked Road (1940) as Virgie Gobel
- Script Girl (1938) as Job Seeker / Script Girl
- Her Accidental Hero (1937) as Fake Accident Victim
- Seasoned Greetings (1933) as Ben's Niece (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Claire Carleton best known for?
Claire Carleton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including This Property Is Condemned (1966), Giant (1956), Sex and the Single Girl (1964), Hazel (1961).
When and where was Claire Carleton born?
Claire Carleton was born on September 28, 1913 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on December 11, 1979.
How many credits does Claire Carleton have?
Claire Carleton has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 1968.
What is Claire Carleton's background in cinema and television?
Claire Carleton was an American actress born on September 28, 1913, in New York City, specifically in the borough of Brooklyn. Throughout her professional career, she was credited with 97 acting roles. Her film and television work included appearances in The Mickey Rooney Show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and the 1951 p...
Claire Carleton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Munsters (1964) as Yolanda Cribbins — aged about 50
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Millie — aged about 41
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Alice Fabian — aged about 41
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Pauline — aged about 41
- Mildred Pierce (1945) as Thieving Waitress (uncredited) — aged about 31
- The Woman in the Window (1944) as Blonde (uncredited) — aged about 30
Full filmography (103) Born on September 28 In memoriam 1979
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