Nancy Gates
Biography
Nancy Gates was an American film and television actress. She was born on February 1, 1926, in Dallas, Texas, USA. Gates grew up in nearby Denton and was described as "a child wonder." She had a long career, spanning from 1942 to 1969, during which she appeared in 34 film productions and numerous television series. Her known credits total 56. Gates passed away on March 24, 2019, at the age of 93. She is also known as Nancy Jane Gate.
Career overview
Nancy Gates was an American film and television actress. Her acting career spanned over several decades, during which she appeared in a total of 56 known credits. Gates was born on February 1, 1926, in Dallas, Texas, USA.
She began her career at a young age, with her first known appearance in 1942. Gates went on to appear in a total of 34 film productions, as well as numerous television series, throughout her career. The exact nature of her roles and the specific titles of the productions she appeared in are not specified in the available information.
Gates passed away on March 24, 2019, at the age of 93. Her early life and career were marked by her being described as "a child wonder" and her participation in an Easter program at Robert E. Lee School in 1932, where she presented a soft-shoe number.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Shifu
- The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962) as Gloria Brenner
- The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962) as Julie O'Connell
- Special for Women (1960) as Jacquie Hunter
- Comanche Station (1960) as Mrs. Lowe
- Bonanza (1959) as Claire Armory
- The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959) as Lily
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Sandra Carter
- Some Came Running (1958) as Edith Barclay
- The Rawhide Trail (1958) as Marsha Collins
- Perry Mason (1957) as Mary Douglas
- Perry Mason (1957) as Claire Armstrong
- Wagon Train (1957) as Della
- Wagon Train (1957) as Louisa Marriott
- Wagon Train (1957) as Millie Davis
- Maverick (1957) as Laura Stanton
- Maverick (1957) as Dorothy Chapman
- World Without End (1956) as Garnet
- The Bottom of the Bottle (1956) as Mildred Martin
- Death of a Scoundrel (1956) as Stephanie North
- The Brass Legend (1956) as Linda Gipson
- Wetbacks (1956) as Sally Parker
- Magnificent Roughnecks (1956) as Jane Rivers
- The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956) as Hazel Bernstein
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Sarah
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Debbie Halliday
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lois Williams
- Stranger on Horseback (1955) as Caroline Webb
- No Man's Woman (1955) as Louise Nelson
- Top of the World (1955) as Mary Ross
- Tom and Jerry (1955) as Jerry Macy
- The Lone Wolf (1954) as Dena
- Suddenly (1954) as Ellen Benson
- Masterson of Kansas (1954) as Amy Merrick
- Hell's Half Acre (1954) as Sally Lee
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Virginia Sills
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Peggy Harper
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Peggy Masters
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Lucy Gallatin
- Torch Song (1953) as Celia Stewart
- Target Hong Kong (1953) as Ming Shan
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Lois Rogers
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) as Spectator (uncredited)
- At Sword's Point (1952) as Princess Henriette
- The Atomic City (1952) as Ellen Haskell
- The Member of the Wedding (1952) as Janice
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Jeannie Carter
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Katherine
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Betty Casey
- Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949) as Carol Loomis
- Check Your Guns (1948) as Cathy Jordan
- Cheyenne Takes Over (1947) as Fay Wilkins
- The Spanish Main (1945) as Lupita
- Nevada (1944) as Hattie Ide
- Bride by Mistake (1944) as Jane Mason
- The Master Race (1944) as Nina
- A Night of Adventure (1944) as Connie Matthews
- This Land Is Mine (1943) as Julie Grant
- Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943) as Margie Forrester
- Hitler's Children (1943) as Brenda
- Family Feud (1943) as Nancy
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) as Girl (uncredited)
- The Great Gildersleeve (1942) as Marjorie 'Margie' Forrester
- The Tuttles of Tahiti (1942) as Tupa's Daughter - Age 14 (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nancy Gates best known for?
Nancy Gates is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stargate SG-1 (1997), The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962), The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962), Special for Women (1960).
When and where was Nancy Gates born?
Nancy Gates was born on February 1, 1926 in Dallas, Texas, USA. They passed away on March 24, 2019.
How many credits does Nancy Gates have?
Nancy Gates has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1997.
What is Nancy Gates's background in cinema and television?
Nancy Gates was an American film and television actress. She was born on February 1, 1926, in Dallas, Texas, USA. Gates grew up in nearby Denton and was described as "a child wonder." She had a long career, spanning from 1942 to 1969, during which she appeared in 34 film productions and numerous television series. Her ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Shifu — aged about 71
- Roll, Thunder, Roll! (1949) as Carol Loomis — aged about 23
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Debbie Halliday — aged about 29
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lois Williams — aged about 29
- Perry Mason (1957) as Mary Douglas — aged about 31
- Perry Mason (1957) as Claire Armstrong — aged about 31
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