Kathleen Crowley

Career overview

Kathleen Crowley, also known as Betty Jane Crowley, was born on December 26, 1929, and passed away on April 23, 2017, at the age of 87. She was an American actress who was Miss New Jersey in 1949 and a contestant for Miss America in the same year, finishing in sixth place. Following her participation in the pageants, she pursued a career in acting, specializing in portraying phenomenally seductive characters in television series and movies.

Crowley achieved recognition for her work in television, most notably for playing a variety of sirens in the television series Maverick, which originally aired beginning in 1957. She appeared opposite James Garner, Jack Kelly, and Roger Moore during her time on the program. Crowley set a series record for leading ladies by appearing in eight episodes of the show. Among her credited episodes in the series are The Jeweled Gun, which featured Jack Kelly, and Maverick Springs, which featured both James Garner and Jack Kelly.

Her other credited appearances in Maverick included The Misfortune Teller alongside Garner, as well as A Bullet for the Teacher and Kiz, both of which featured Roger Moore. She also appeared in the episode titled Dade City. Throughout her career, Crowley accumulated 51 known acting credits in television shows and movies, establishing a notable presence on the screen as a frequent leading lady in classic television western programming.