Jean Inness
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 18, 1900 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Died
- December 27, 1978
- Active Years
- 1942–1968 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 28 credits in database
Biography
Jean Spurney Inness was an American film, stage, and television actress born on December 18, 1900, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was married to Victor Jory, and they had a son named Jon Jory, who worked as a stage director at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. During her career, Inness appeared in numerous productions across stage, film, and television. Her stage work included being cast in the lead role of the play The Jest at the Pasadena Playhouse in 1928, and playing the title role in a 1940 production of Ramona alongside Onslow Stevens. On television, she played nurse Beatrice Fain in the medical drama series Dr. Kildare and appeared in The Twilight Zone and Mike Hammer. Her film credits include The Green-Eyed Blonde, Rosemary's Baby, Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Gunfighter, Friendly Persuasion, The Story of Ruth, The Man with a Cloak, and Pinky. Jean Inness passed away on December 27, 1978, in Santa Monica, California.
Career overview
Jean Spurney Inness was an American film, stage, and television actress. She was born on December 18, 1900, in Cleveland, Ohio, and died on December 27, 1978, in Santa Monica, California. Her career spanned numerous credits across film, television, and the stage, and she was married to Victor Jory.
On stage, Inness was cast in the lead role of the stage play The Jest at the Pasadena Playhouse in 1928. She also played the title role in the 1940 production of Ramona, starring alongside Onslow Stevens. Her son, Jon Jory, became a stage director at the Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Inness built an extensive screen acting career with known credits across television and motion pictures. On television, she played nurse Beatrice Fain in the American medical drama television series Dr. Kildare, and she was known for her work on The Twilight Zone, Mike Hammer, and Rosemary's Baby. Her feature film appearances included Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Green-Eyed Blonde, The Gunfighter, Friendly Persuasion, The Story of Ruth, The Man with a Cloak, and Pinky.
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Full Filmography
28 titles- Rosemary's Baby (1968) as Sister Agnes (uncredited)
- Your Cheatin' Heart (1964) as Nurse (uncredited)
- The Story of Ruth (1960) as Hagah
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Melissa
- Gun Fever (1958) as Martha Rand
- A Sound of Different Drummers (1957) as Mildred
- The Night Runner (1957) as Miss Dodd
- The Green-Eyed Blonde (1957) as Mrs. Nichols (as Jean Innes)
- State Trooper (1956) as Ma Trask
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Mrs Purdy (uncredited)
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Mrs. Purdy (uncredited)
- Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955) as Night Nurse
- The Man with a Cloak (1951) as Landlady
- I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (1951) as Mrs. Salter
- I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (1951) as Mrs. Martha Salter (uncredited)
- The Gunfighter (1950) as Alice Marlowe (uncredited)
- Edge of Doom (1950) as Mrs. Lally
- Pinky (1949) as Viola (Goolby's Saleslady) (uncredited)
- Mrs. Mike (1949) as Mrs. Mathers
- The Hard Way (1943) as Flora Ames (Uncredited)
- Reveille with Beverly (1943) as Mrs. Oliver (uncredited)
- Mister Big (1943) as Theatrical Party Member (uncredited)
- Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Blondie for Victory (1942) as Housewife of America
- Wings for the Eagle (1942) as Personnel Woman
- The Daring Young Man (1942) as Saleslady
- Not a Ladies' Man (1942) as Miss Morton
- The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady (1942) as Governess
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What movies or TV shows is Jean Inness best known for?
Jean Inness is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rosemary's Baby (1968), The Story of Ruth (1960), Johnny Ringo (1959), Gun Fever (1958).
When and where was Jean Inness born?
Jean Inness was born on December 18, 1900 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. They passed away on December 27, 1978.
How many credits does Jean Inness have?
Jean Inness has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1968.
What is Jean Inness's background in cinema and television?
Jean Spurney Inness was an American film, stage, and television actress born on December 18, 1900, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was married to Victor Jory, and they had a son named Jon Jory, who worked as a stage director at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. During her career, Inness appeared in numerous productions across ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Rosemary's Baby (1968) as Sister Agnes (uncredited) — aged about 67
- Blondie for Victory (1942) as Housewife of America — aged about 41
- The Story of Ruth (1960) as Hagah — aged about 59
- The Gunfighter (1950) as Alice Marlowe (uncredited) — aged about 49
- Good Morning, Miss Dove (1955) as Night Nurse — aged about 54
- The Man with a Cloak (1951) as Landlady — aged about 50
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