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| |name = Geraldine Carr | |name = Geraldine Carr | ||
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| |birth_date = {{birth date|1914|01|10}} | |birth_date = {{birth date|1914|01|10}} | ||
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|birth_place = San Francisco, California, U.S. | ||
| |death_date = {{death date and age|1954|09|02|1914|01|10}} | |death_date = {{death date and age|1954|09|02|1914|01|10}} | ||
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|death_place = Hollywood, California | ||
| |occupation = Film and television actress | |occupation = Film and television actress | ||
| |spouse = Jess Carneol | |spouse = Jess Carneol | ||
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'''Geraldine Carr''' (January 10, 1914 – September 2, 1954) was an American film and television actress. She was best-known as Mabel in 30 episodes of the American situation comedy '']''. | ||
| == Life and career == | == Life and career == | ||
| ⚫ | Carr started her career in the 1949 film '']''. She played Mabel, the title character's best friend, in the situation comedy ''I Married Joan'' (1952–1955).<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zqMRAQAAMAAJ|title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–present|page=568|date=2003|publisher=Ballantine Books|isbn=9780345455420|via=]}}</ref> Carr later appeared in television programmes including three episodes of '']'', and in the films ''],'' and '']''. | ||
| Carr was born in 1914 as '''Helen May Jones''' in ].{{Citation needed |date=June 2021}} | |||
| ⚫ | Carr started her career in the 1949 film '']''. She played Mabel, the title character's best friend, in the situation comedy ''I Married Joan'' ( |
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| On stage, Carr appeared in '']'' and ''Voice of the Turtle''.<ref name="t" /> | On stage, Carr appeared in '']'' and ''Voice of the Turtle''.<ref name="t" /> | ||
| Carr was married to musician Jess Carneol.<ref name="t">{{cite news |title=Actress in Joan Davis TV Show Dies in Crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78777377/geraldine-carr/|access-date=June 2, 2021|work=]|location= |
Carr was married to musician Jess Carneol.<ref name="t">{{cite news |title=Actress in Joan Davis TV Show Dies in Crash |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78777377/geraldine-carr/|access-date=June 2, 2021|work=]|location=Los Angeles, California|date=September 3, 1954|page=2|via=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> | ||
| == Death == | == Death == | ||
| Carr died |
Carr died on September 2, 1954, aged 40, in an automobile crash in Hollywood, California.<ref name="nytobit">{{cite news|title=Hollywood crash kills TV actress|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1954/09/03/archives/hollywood-crash-kills-tv-actress-geraldine-carr-dies-instantly.html|access-date=June 2, 2021|work=]|agency=Associated Press |date=September 3, 1954|page=12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/385570387/|title=The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California – 2|work=]|location=Los Angeles, California|date=September 3, 1954|page=2|via=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pptDAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA168|title=Joan Davis: America's Queen of Film, Radio and Television Comedy|page=168|first=David|last=Tucker|date=April 2, 2014|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9781476615028|via=]}}</ref> | ||
| == Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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| | 1951 || ''Gruen Guild Theater'' || || 1 episode | | 1951 || ''Gruen Guild Theater'' || || 1 episode | ||
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| 1952–1955 || '']'' || Mabel/Mrs. Gilmore || 30 episodes | ||
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| 1952–1953 || '']'' || || 3 episodes | ||
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| | 1952 || '']'' || Edna Slawson || 1 episode | | 1952 || '']'' || Edna Slawson || 1 episode | ||
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| 1953–1954 || '']'' || Nella || 2 episodes | ||
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| | 1953 || ''Hollywood Opening Night'' || || 1 episode | | 1953 || '']'' || || 1 episode | ||
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| | 1953 || '']'' || Marsha Pierce || 1 episode | | 1953 || '']'' || Marsha Pierce || 1 episode | ||
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| 1953–1954 || '']'' || Madeline/Sheila/Mrs. Henry || 3 episodes | ||
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| | 1953 || '']'' || || 1 episode | | 1953 || '']'' || || 1 episode | ||
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| | 1958 || '']'' || Aunt Sarah || 1 episode | | 1958 || '']'' || Aunt Sarah || 1 episode | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:40, 22 December 2024
American film and television actress
| Geraldine Carr | |
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| Born | (1914-01-10)January 10, 1914 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 2, 1954(1954-09-02) (aged 40) Hollywood, California |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actress |
| Spouse | Jess Carneol |
Geraldine Carr (January 10, 1914 – September 2, 1954) was an American film and television actress. She was best-known as Mabel in 30 episodes of the American situation comedy I Married Joan.
Life and career
Carr started her career in the 1949 film A Kiss in the Dark. She played Mabel, the title character's best friend, in the situation comedy I Married Joan (1952–1955). Carr later appeared in television programmes including three episodes of The Loretta Young Show, and in the films The Long, Long Trailer, and The Sniper.
On stage, Carr appeared in Red, Hot and Blue and Voice of the Turtle.
Carr was married to musician Jess Carneol.
Death
Carr died on September 2, 1954, aged 40, in an automobile crash in Hollywood, California.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | A Kiss in the Dark | Tenant | uncredited |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Mrs. Creel | uncredited |
| 1951 | The Company She Keeps | Rita | uncredited |
| 1952 | The Sniper | Checker | |
| 1954 | The Long, Long Trailer | Tacy's Girlfriend | uncredited |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Gruen Guild Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1952–1955 | I Married Joan | Mabel/Mrs. Gilmore | 30 episodes |
| 1952–1953 | Chevron Theatre | 3 episodes | |
| 1952 | Mr. & Mrs. North | Edna Slawson | 1 episode |
| 1953–1954 | The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse | Nella | 2 episodes |
| 1953 | Hollywood Opening Night | 1 episode | |
| 1953 | My Hero | Marsha Pierce | 1 episode |
| 1953–1954 | The Loretta Young Show | Madeline/Sheila/Mrs. Henry | 3 episodes |
| 1953 | The Revlon Mirror Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater | 1 episode | |
| 1958 | Colgate Theatre | Aunt Sarah | 1 episode |
References
- The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946–present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 568. ISBN 9780345455420 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Actress in Joan Davis TV Show Dies in Crash". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 3, 1954. p. 2. Retrieved June 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Hollywood crash kills TV actress". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 3, 1954. p. 12. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- "The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California – 2". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 3, 1954. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- Tucker, David (April 2, 2014). Joan Davis: America's Queen of Film, Radio and Television Comedy. McFarland. p. 168. ISBN 9781476615028 – via Google Books.