Jayne Meadows
Biography
Jayne Meadows, also known as Jayne Meadows-Allen, was an American stage, film, and television actress, author, and lecturer. Born on September 27, 1919, in Wuchang, China, she passed away on April 26, 2015, at the age of 95 in Encino, California. During her career, she received three Emmy Award nominations. Her notable films include Undercurrent, Song of the Thin Man, David and Bathsheba, Lady in the Lake, Enchantment, Casino, and High Society. Her sister was actress Audrey Meadows. On television, she appeared in an episode of Suspense as reporter Helen Brady, served as a regular panelist on the original version of I've Got a Secret, and was an occasional panelist on What's My Line?. She also appeared on Here's Hollywood and The Red Skelton Show.
Career overview
Jayne Meadows, also known as Jayne Meadows-Allen, was born on September 27, 1919, in Wuchang, China, and passed away on April 26, 2015, at the age of 95 in Los Angeles. She established herself as an American stage, film, and television actress, as well as an author and lecturer. Throughout her career, she received three Emmy Award nominations.
Among her most famous film appearances are Undercurrent, Song of the Thin Man, David and Bathsheba, Lady in the Lake, and Enchantment. Additional film credits associated with her career include Casino and High Society. Her television work featured early appearances such as playing reporter Helen Brady in the 1953 Suspense episode titled F.O.B. Vienna. She also served as a regular panelist on the original version of I've Got a Secret, an occasional panelist on What's My Line?, and an appearance on the NBC interview program Here's Hollywood, alongside credits that included The Red Skelton Show.
Beyond her acting career, Meadows was a radio host and author. Her sister was actress Audrey Meadows, and she was also known by the name Jane Me.
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88 titles- 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift (2010) as (archive footage)
- The Story of Us (1999) as Dot
- Casino (1995) as Jayne Meadows
- High Society (1995) as Alice
- James Dean: A Portrait (1995) as Self
- City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) as Mitch's Mother
- The Nanny (1993) as Jayne Meadows
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Connie Masters
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Mrs. Cochran
- The Player (1992) as Jayne Meadows
- City Slickers (1991) as Mitch's Mom
- Sisters (1991) as Ida Benbow
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- The Jackie Bison Show (1990) as (voice)
- Murder by Numbers (1990) as Pamela
- Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon (1989) as Charlotte Brink
- The Wil Shriner Show (1987) as Self
- A Masterpiece of Murder (1986) as Matilda Hussey
- Alice in Wonderland (1985) as Queen of Hearts
- Da Capo (1985) as Mrs. Thomas
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lila Lee Amberson
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Vi
- Don't Ask Me, Ask God (1984) as Self
- The Ratings Game (1984) as Jayne Meadows
- Computability: How to Make the Most of Your Home Computer (1984)
- It's Not Easy (1983) as Ruth Long
- Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983 (1983)
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Olga Oseransky
- Hotel (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982) as Holly Harkens
- Miss All-American Beauty (1982) as Gertrude Hunnicutt
- Aloha Paradise (1981)
- Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980) as Ruth LaCross
- Enos (1980)
- The Gossip Columnist (1980) as Jayne Meadows
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as Myrna Foster
- The Love Boat (1977) as Jayne Meadows
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mrs. Tate
- The Love Boat (1977) as Gertrude Benson
- The Love Boat (1977) as Gwen Finley
- Meeting of Minds (1977) as Self
- Sex and the Married Woman (1977) as Irma Caddish
- Have I Got a Christmas for You (1977) as Rita
- The Practice (1976)
- James Dean (1976) as Reva Randall
- The Nancy Walker Show (1976) as Georgia
- Norman... Is That You? (1976) as Adele Hobart
- Switch (1975) as Andrea
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Miss Brandon
- Love, American Style (1969) as Tana
- Medical Center (1969) as Nurse Chambers
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Jessica Humboldt
- Adam-12 (1968) as Ida Huntington
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Laura Trenton
- The Outsider (1968) as LIl
- The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
- Now You See It, Now You Don't (1968) as Ida
- Good Morning World (1967) as Mary Margaret
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- College Confidential (1960) as Betty Duquesne
- It Happened to Jane (1959) as Jayne Meadows
- The Ann Sothern Show (1958) as Liza Vincent
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- New York Premiere Telecast 'Giant' (1956) as Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Jean Fletcher
- I've Got a Secret (1952) as Self
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Rita Solomon
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Anna Ella Carroll
- David and Bathsheba (1951) as Michal
- The Fat Man (1951) as Jane Adams
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Panelist
- Your Show of Shows (1950) as Various
- Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (1950)
- Suspense (1949) as Helen Brady
- Studio One (1948) as Leslie
- The Luck of the Irish (1948) as Frances Augur
- Enchantment (1948) as Selina Dane
- Song of the Thin Man (1947) as Janet Thayar
- Dark Delusion (1947) as Mrs. Selkirk
- Undercurrent (1946) as Sylvia Burton
- Lady in the Lake (1946) as Mildred Haveland
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jayne Meadows best known for?
Jayne Meadows is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Story of Us (1999), Casino (1995), The Presidio (1988), The Nanny (1993).
When and where was Jayne Meadows born?
Jayne Meadows was born on September 27, 1919 in Wuchang, Heilongjiang, China. They passed away on April 26, 2015.
How many credits does Jayne Meadows have?
Jayne Meadows has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 2010.
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Jayne Meadows, also known as Jayne Meadows-Allen, was an American stage, film, and television actress, author, and lecturer. Born on September 27, 1919, in Wuchang, China, she passed away on April 26, 2015, at the age of 95 in Encino, California. During her career, she received three Emmy Award nominations. Her notable...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Rita Solomon — aged about 31
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Anna Ella Carroll — aged about 31
- Meeting of Minds (1977) as Self — aged about 57
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self — aged about 43
- The Nanny (1993) as Jayne Meadows — aged about 73
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Mrs. Cochran — aged about 73
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