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Karolyn Grimes

Acting Born Jul 4, 1940 Hollywood, California, USA 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1945–2016
72 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Karolyn Grimes works in acting. Born July 4, 1940 in Hollywood, California, USA. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Creature Features

as Self
Film

Rio Grande

as Margaret Mary
Film

It's a Wonderful Life

as Zuzu Bailey

Frequent co-stars

John Wayne 1 shared title
Maureen O'Hara 1 shared title
Ben Johnson 1 shared title
Claude Jarman Jr. 1 shared title
Harry Carey, Jr. 1 shared title
Chill Wills 1 shared title
J. Carrol Naish 1 shared title
Victor McLaglen 1 shared title
Grant Withers 1 shared title
Peter Ortiz 1 shared title

Career timeline

Creature Features
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Honeychile
Rio Grande
Lust for Gold
Albuquerque
The Bishop's WifeThe Private Affairs of Bel AmiMother Wore TightsSweet and LowPhilo Vance's Gamble
It's a Wonderful LifeBlue SkiesSister Kenny
Pardon My Past

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • Creature Features (2016) as Self
  • A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! (2011) as Self - Interviewee / Zuzu Bailey
  • James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
  • Honeychile (1951) as Effie
  • Rio Grande (1950) as Margaret Mary
  • Lust for Gold (1949) as Young Martha
  • Albuquerque (1948) as Myrtle Walton
  • The Bishop's Wife (1947) as Debby Brougham
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  • The Private Affairs of Bel Ami (1947)
  • Mother Wore Tights (1947) as Iris - Age 6 (uncredited)
  • Sweet and Low (1947) as Tammie
  • Philo Vance's Gamble (1947) as Pat Roberts
  • It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Zuzu Bailey
  • Blue Skies (1946) as Mary Elizabeth Adams (uncredited)
  • Sister Kenny (1946) as Carolyn (uncredited)
  • Pardon My Past (1945) as Stephanie Pemberton

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Karolyn Grimes best known for?

Karolyn Grimes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Creature Features (2016), Rio Grande (1950), It's a Wonderful Life (1946).

When and where was Karolyn Grimes born?

Karolyn Grimes was born on July 4, 1940 in Hollywood, California, USA.

How many credits does Karolyn Grimes have?

Karolyn Grimes has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2016.

What is Karolyn Grimes's background in cinema and television?

Karolyn Grimes (born July 4, 1940) is an American actress. At age 6, Karolyn Grimes played the role of Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Her childhood film career spanned 16 movies, but she is best remembered for playing the daughter of George and Mary Bailey (James Stewart and Donna Reed)...

Karolyn Grimes by the numbers

16credits
15films
1TV series
1945–2016active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (16) Born on July 4

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