Portrait of Jean Carmen

Jean Carmen

Acting

Biography

From Wikipedia Jean Carmen (April 7, 1913 – August 26, 1993), was an American film, stage, and radio actress of the 1930s. She also went by the stage name Julia Thayer. Born in Portland, Oregon on April 7, 1913, Carmen was selected as one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1934, the last year they were named. She had a supporting role as The Rider in the 1937 Republic Pictures western serial The Painted Stallion. She also worked in radio and on Broadway, in Stage Door and the original 1939 production of The Man Who Came to Dinner (as a replacement for the role of June Stanley). Modern audiences will also remember Carmen as one of three gold diggers in the 1938 Three Stooges comedy Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb. Carmen died on August 26, 1993 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born: April 7, 1913

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, USA

Filmography

1939
Crashing Thru

as Ann 'Angel' Chambers

1939
Yes, We Have No Bonanza

as Singing Sister (uncredited)

1939
Smoky Trails

as Marie

1939
In Old Montana

as June Allison

1938
Sunset Murder Case

as Chorus Girl (Uncredited)

1938
1938
Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb

as Marge - Gold-digging Widow

1937
Arizona Gunfighter

as Beth Lorimer

1937
The Painted Stallion

as The Rider (as Julia Thayer)

1937
Gunsmoke Ranch

as Marion Warren

1937
1937
Circus Girl

as Woman

1936
Wolves of the Sea

as Nadine Miller

1935
Born to Battle

as Betty Powell

1934
The Third Sex

as Bobby Allen

1934
Young and Beautiful

as Wampas Baby Star

1934
Kiss and Make-Up

as Maharajah's Wife

1934
1933
Flying Down to Rio

as Dancer (uncredited)

1933
Midshipman Jack

as Gloria's Blonde Girlfriend