Jane Randolph
Biography
Jane Randolph, born Jane Roemer and also known as Jane Roermer, was an American film actress. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 30, 1915, grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, and died on May 4, 2009, in Gstaad, Switzerland, at the age of 93. In 1939, she moved to Hollywood to start a movie career. She was picked up by Warner Bros. and appeared in bit movie roles in 1941. In 1942, RKO picked up her contract, and she received a leading lady role in Highways by Night. She became known for her roles in film noir, including Jealousy and Railroaded!, and in a few popular but inexpensive horror films, including Cat People. Her career included 19 known acting credits.
Career overview
Jane Randolph was an American film actress born as Jane Roemer on October 30, 1915, in Youngstown, Ohio. After growing up in Kokomo, Indiana, she moved to Hollywood in 1939 in an attempt to start a movie career. She was eventually picked up by Warner Bros. and appeared in bit movie roles in 1941.
In 1942, RKO picked up the contract of the poised actress and she received a leading lady role in Highways by Night in 1942. She became known for her roles in film noir, which included Jealousy in 1945 and Railroaded! in 1947. In addition to film noir, she appeared in a few popular but inexpensive horror films, including Cat People in 1942.
Throughout her career, she accumulated known acting credits on film. She later died on May 4, 2009, at the age of 93 in Gstaad, Switzerland.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- That Lady (1955) as (no acreditado)
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) as Joan Raymond
- Open Secret (1948) as Nancy Lester
- T-Men (1947) as Diana Simpson
- Railroaded! (1947) as Clara Calhoun
- In Fast Company (1946) as Marian McCormick
- The Mysterious Mr. M (1946) as Marina Lamont
- Fool's Gold (1946) as Jessie Dixon
- Jealousy (1945) as Janet Urban
- A Sporting Chance (1945) as Pamela Herrick
- The Curse of the Cat People (1944) as Alice Reed
- In the Meantime, Darling (1944) as Mrs. Jerry Armstrong
- The Falcon Strikes Back (1943) as Marcia Brooks
- Cat People (1942) as Alice Moore
- The Male Animal (1942) as Secretary (uncredited)
- Highways by Night (1942) as Peggy Fogarty
- The Falcon's Brother (1942) as Marcia Brooks
- One Foot in Heaven (1941) as Mother (uncredited)
- Manpower (1941) as Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Jane Randolph best known for?
Jane Randolph is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Private Eye (1987), The Curse of the Cat People (1944), Cat People (1942).
When and where was Jane Randolph born?
Jane Randolph was born on October 30, 1915 in Youngstown, Ohio, USA. They passed away on May 4, 2009.
How many credits does Jane Randolph have?
Jane Randolph has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1955.
What is Jane Randolph's background in cinema and television?
Jane Randolph, born Jane Roemer and also known as Jane Roermer, was an American film actress. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 30, 1915, grew up in Kokomo, Indiana, and died on May 4, 2009, in Gstaad, Switzerland, at the age of 93. In 1939, she moved to Hollywood to start a movie career. She was picked up b...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) as Joan Raymond — aged about 32
- Cat People (1942) as Alice Moore — aged about 26
- The Curse of the Cat People (1944) as Alice Reed — aged about 28
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