Marguerite Chapman
Biography
Marguerite Chapman was an American actress born on March 9, 1918, in Chatham, New York. Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked as a telephone switchboard operator in White Plains, New York. Her physical appearance led to a modeling career with the John Robert Powers Agency in New York City. This publicity resulted in an offer from 20th Century Fox in Hollywood. Chapman made her film debut in 1940 and spent her first two years in the industry performing in small roles. In 1942, she achieved a significant career milestone when Republic Pictures cast her in the leading female role for a twelve-part adventure film serial titled Spy. Chapman died on August 31, 1999.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Patron
- Spy Smasher Returns (1966) as Eve Corby
- The Amazing Transparent Man (1960) as Laura Matson
- Rawhide (1959) as Madge
- Perry Mason (1957) as Faye Donner
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Norma Randall
- The Millionaire (1955) as Myra Putnam
- The Seven Year Itch (1955) as Miss Morris
- Climax! (1954) as Myra Saunders
- Climax! (1954) as Mrs. Carter
- Climax! (1954) as Wife
- Climax! (1954) as Kitty
- Studio 57 (1954)
- Studio 57 (1954) as Janet
- Studio 57 (1954) as Ann Scotland
- The Whistler (1954)
- City Detective (1953)
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953)
- Revlon Mirror Theatre (1953) as Elaine Merrill
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Linda
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Lisa
- Chevron Theatre (1952)
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1952) as Yvonne Dugan
- The Last Page (1952) as Stella Tracy
- Sea Tiger (1952) as Jenine Duval
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Vicky
- Flight to Mars (1951) as Alita
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Linda
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Lenore
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Jane Drake
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Kansas Raiders (1950) as Kate Clarke
- The Green Promise (1949) as Deborah Matthews
- Studio One (1948) as Laura Adams
- Coroner Creek (1948) as Kate Hardison
- Relentless (1948) as Luella Purdy
- The Gallant Blade (1948) as Nanon de Lartigues
- Mr. District Attorney (1947) as Marcia Manning
- One Way to Love (1946) as Marcia Winthrop
- The Walls Came Tumbling Down (1946) as Patricia Foster, AKA Laura Browning
- Pardon My Past (1945) as Joan
- Counter-Attack (1945) as Lisa Elenko
- Strange Affair (1944) as Marie Dumont Baumler
- Destroyer (1943) as Mary Boleslavski
- One Dangerous Night (1943) as Eve Andrews
- Murder in Times Square (1943) as Melinda Matthews
- Appointment in Berlin (1943) as Ilse Von Preissing
- My Kingdom for a Cook (1943) as Pamela Morley
- Spy Smasher (1942) as Eve Corby
- The Playgirls (1942) as Sexette Member
- A Man's World (1942) as Mona Jackson
- Parachute Nurse (1942) as Glenda White
- The Spirit of Stanford (1942) as Fay Edwards
- Meet the Stewarts (1942) as Ann (uncredited)
- The Daring Young Man (1942) as Ann Minter
- Submarine Raider (1942) as Sue Curry
- Navy Blues (1941) as Navy Blues Sextet Member
- You're in the Army Now (1941) as Navy Blues Sextette Member
- The Body Disappears (1941) as Christine Lunceford
- A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob (1941) as Cecilia Grange
- On Their Own (1940) as Margaret
- Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940) as Mary Bolton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marguerite Chapman best known for?
Marguerite Chapman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hawaii Five-O (1968), New Jack City (1991), Perry Mason (1957), Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969).
When and where was Marguerite Chapman born?
Marguerite Chapman was born on March 9, 1918 in Chatham, New York, USA. They passed away on August 31, 1999.
How many credits does Marguerite Chapman have?
Marguerite Chapman has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 1968.
What is Marguerite Chapman's background in cinema and television?
Marguerite Chapman was an American actress born on March 9, 1918, in Chatham, New York. Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked as a telephone switchboard operator in White Plains, New York. Her physical appearance led to a modeling career with the John Robert Powers Agency in New York City. This publici...
Marguerite Chapman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Perry Mason (1957) as Faye Donner — aged about 39
- Studio 57 (1954) — aged about 36
- Studio 57 (1954) as Janet — aged about 36
- Studio 57 (1954) as Ann Scotland — aged about 36
- City Detective (1953) — aged about 35
- Your Show of Shows (1950) — aged about 32
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