Jane Greer
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 9, 1924 in Washington, D.C., USA
- Died
- August 24, 2001
- Active Years
- 1945–2006 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Biography
Jane Greer was an American film and television actress. Born on September 9, 1924, she is known for her femme fatale role in the 1947 film Out of the Past. Greer appeared in numerous television shows, including Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bonanza, and Quincy, M.E. She also guest-starred in an episode of Columbo titled Troubled Waters, alongside Peter Falk and Robert Vaughn. In addition, she appeared in a parody of Out of the Past on Saturday Night Live in 1987. Greer had recurring roles in the television series Falcon Crest, starting in 1984, and Twin Peaks, starting in 1990.
Career overview
Jane Greer began her acting career in film and television, with a notable role in the noir movie Out of the Past in 1947. She went on to appear in numerous television shows throughout her career, including guest roles on various series.
Greer's television work spanned multiple decades, with appearances on shows such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bonanza, and Quincy, M.E. In 1975, she appeared in an episode of Columbo titled Troubled Waters, alongside Peter Falk and Robert Vaughn. Greer also made a parody of Out of the Past on Saturday Night Live in 1987, alongside Robert Mitchum.
Greer joined the casts of Falcon Crest in 1984 and Twin Peaks in 1990, taking on recurring roles in both series. Her acting career continued until her retirement, with a total of 52 known credits.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) as Self
- Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero (1998) as Self
- Perfect Mate (1996)
- Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star (1991) as Self
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Vivian Smythe Niles
- Immediate Family (1989) as Michael's Mother
- The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood (1987) as Self
- Just Between Friends (1986) as Ruth Chadwick
- The Insiders (1985) as Mrs. West
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Bonnie Phelps
- Against All Odds (1984) as Mrs. Wyler
- The Shadow Riders (1982) as Ma Traven
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Charlotte Pershing
- A Christmas for Boomer (1979)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Kathie (uncredited)
- The Outfit (1973) as Alma Macklin
- Columbo (1971) as Sylvia Danziger
- Billie (1965) as Agnes Carol
- Where Love Has Gone (1964) as Marian Spicer
- Burke's Law (1963) as Lonnie Smith
- Thriller (1960) as Ann Moffat
- Bonanza (1959) as Julia Bulette
- No Time at All (1958) as Karen
- Suspicion (1957) as Clare Stengler
- Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) as Hazel Bennet Chaney
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Ellen Morrow
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Ellie Matson
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Julie Benton
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Karen
- Run for the Sun (1956) as Katherine 'Katie' Connors
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Cannon-Hughes
- Revlon Mirror Theatre (1953)
- The Clown (1953) as Paula Henderson
- Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953) as Diana Forrester
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Mona Patton
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
- The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) as Antoinette de Mauban
- Desperate Search (1952) as Julie Heldon
- You for Me (1952) as Katie McDermad
- The Company She Keeps (1951) as Diane
- You're in the Navy Now (1951) as Ellie C. Harkness
- The Big Steal (1949) as Joan 'Chiquita' Graham
- Station West (1948) as Charlie
- Out of the Past (1947) as Kathie Moffat
- Sinbad the Sailor (1947) as Pirouze
- They Won't Believe Me (1947) as Janice Bell
- The Bamboo Blonde (1946) as Eileen Sawyer
- Sunset Pass (1946) as Lolite Baxter
- The Falcon's Alibi (1946) as Lola Carpenter
- Dick Tracy (1945) as Judith Owens
- Two O'Clock Courage (1945) as Helen Carter (as Bettejane Greer)
- George White's Scandals (1945) as Billie Randall
- Pan-Americana (1945) as Miss Downing (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Jane Greer best known for?
Jane Greer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crime of Passion (1956), Just Between Friends (1986), Hancock (2008), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was Jane Greer born?
Jane Greer was born on September 9, 1924 in Washington, D.C., USA. They passed away on August 24, 2001.
How many credits does Jane Greer have?
Jane Greer has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2006.
What is Jane Greer's background in cinema and television?
Jane Greer was an American film and television actress. Born on September 9, 1924, she is known for her femme fatale role in the 1947 film Out of the Past. Greer appeared in numerous television shows, including Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bonanza, and Quincy, M.E. She also guest-starred in an episode of Columbo titled T...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Vivian Smythe Niles — aged about 65
- Columbo (1971) as Sylvia Danziger — aged about 46
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Cannon-Hughes — aged about 30
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Mona Patton — aged about 27
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) — aged about 27
- Out of the Past (1947) as Kathie Moffat — aged about 22
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