Jean Porter
Biography
Jean Porter works in acting. Born December 8, 1922 in Cisco, Texas, USA. Died January 13, 2018. Archytele tracks 39 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood (1987) as Self
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Sea Hunt (1958)
- The Left Hand of God (1955) as Mary Yin
- Climax! (1954) as Joan
- Racing Blood (1954) as Lucille Mitchell
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Jean Wilson
- Cry Danger (1951) as Darlene LaVonne
- G.I. Jane (1951) as Jan Smith
- Kentucky Jubilee (1951) as Sally Shannon
- Roller Derby Girl (1949)
- That Hagen Girl (1947) as Sharon Bailey
- Little Miss Broadway (1947) as Judy Gibson
- Sweet Genevieve (1947) as Genevieve
- Two Blondes and a Redhead (1947) as Catherine Abbott
- Till the End of Time (1946) as Helen Ingersoll
- Betty Co-Ed (1946) as Joanne Leeds
- Thrill of a Romance (1945) as Ga-Ga Bride (uncredited)
- What Next, Corporal Hargrove? (1945) as Jeanne Quidoc
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945) as Ruthie
- Twice Blessed (1945) as Kitty
- Bathing Beauty (1944) as Jean Allenwood
- Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble (1944) as Katy Anderson
- San Fernando Valley (1944) as Betty Lou Kenyon
- The Youngest Profession (1943) as Patricia Drew
- Calaboose (1943) as Major Barabara
- Nazty Nuisance (1943) as Kela
- About Face (1942) as Sally
- Fall In (1942) as Joan
- Heart of the Rio Grande (1942) as Pudge
- Two Pair of Shoes (1942)
- Better Not Roll Those Eyes (1942)
- Hellzapoppin' (1941) as Chorine (uncredited)
- Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) as Girl Going to Audition (uncredited)
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941) as Passerby (uncredited)
- One Million B.C. (1940) as Shell Person - Loana's Sister
- The Under-Pup (1939) as Penguin Girl
- Song and Dance Man (1936) as Girl (uncredited)
- The Gambling Sex (1932) as Classmate
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean Porter best known for?
Jean Porter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Do the Right Thing (1989), Sea Hunt (1958), The Left Hand of God (1955), Climax! (1954).
When and where was Jean Porter born?
Jean Porter was born on December 8, 1922 in Cisco, Texas, USA. They passed away on January 13, 2018.
How many credits does Jean Porter have?
Jean Porter has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 1987.
What is Jean Porter's background in cinema and television?
One of MGM's more vivacious secondary stars during the 40s, petite and lovely Jean Porter was born in Texas in 1922 but left the state at a young age to pursue her dream as an actress. Following some vaudeville experience, she made her uncredited film debut in 1939 (age 14) and slowly graduated to sweet-natured ingénue...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) — aged about 35
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Jean Wilson — aged about 29
- Sea Hunt (1958) — aged about 35
- The Left Hand of God (1955) as Mary Yin — aged about 32
- Bathing Beauty (1944) as Jean Allenwood — aged about 21
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945) as Ruthie — aged about 22
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