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Frances Mercer (1915–2000)

Actress | Soundtrack

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Dark-haired 'Powers Girl' model in New York, while in her mid-teens. Subsequently acted on stage, radio, in films (as an ingénue at RKO in the 1930's) and television soap operas. After retiring from the acting profession, she held down various jobs, including as bank teller, medical assistant and antiques dealer. See more trivia »

Born:

in New Rochelle, New York, USA

Died:

(age 85) in Los Angeles, California, USA

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1967 This Is the Life (TV series)
Ruth Gerhardt
– Faithful Until Death (1967) … Ruth Gerhardt
 
1963 A Gathering of Eagles
Grey Lady (uncredited)
 
1962 Leave It to Beaver (TV series)
Mrs. Carter
– Beaver's Autobiography (1962) … Mrs. Carter
 
1962 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Alfalfa's Mother
– The Story of My Gang Comedy (1962) … Alfalfa's Mother
 
1961 The Forgotten Faces (short)
 
1960 Not for Hire (TV series)
Good Mama
– Ticket to a Gas Chamber (1960) … Good Mama
 
1960 The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
Flo - Brothel Madam (uncredited)
 
1959 The Ann Sothern Show (TV series)
Fur Model
– Hurrah for the Irish (1959) … Fur Model
 
1958 The Gale Storm Show: Oh, Susanna! (TV series)
– Don't Give Up the Ship (1958)
 
1958 Richard Diamond, Private Detective (TV series)
Allison Garvey
– The Dark Horse (1958) … Allison Garvey
 
1957-1958 The Loretta Young Show (TV series)
Mrs. Fielding / Mrs. Forsythe / Mrs. Lee
– The Demon and Mrs. Devon (1958) … Mrs. Fielding
– A Mind of Their Own (1957) … Mrs. Forsythe
– Louise (1957) … Mrs. Lee
 
1957 Young and Dangerous
Mrs. Price
 
1957 Lassie (TV series)
Lucy Hoskins
– The Ballerina (1957) … Lucy Hoskins
 
1955-1957 Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal (TV series)
Nurse Ann Talbot / Nurse Ann Taylor
– Ann Talbot Story (1957) … Nurse Ann Talbot
– Foundling Story (1957) … Nurse Ann Talbot
– Hospital Melodrama (1957) … Nurse Ann Talbot
– Love in White Shoes (1957) … Nurse Ann Talbot
– Oscar Perkins Story (1957) … Nurse Ann Taylor
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1956 Private Secretary (TV series)
Helen Birch
– How to Handle a Boss (1956) … Helen Birch
 
1954-1956 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Mary / Nora Fletcher
– The Top Rung (1956) … Mary
– Five Star Final (1954) … Nora Fletcher
 
1956 Pardners
Sally (uncredited)
 
1954-1956 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
Mrs. Fletcher / Mrs. Hubbard
– Ronnie Gets an Agent (1956) … Mrs. Fletcher
– Gracie Saves Blanche's Marriage (1954) … Mrs. Hubbard
 
1956 There's Always Tomorrow
Ruth Doran
 
1955 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
Janet Fitzjerner
– The Brute Next Door (1955) … Janet Fitzjerner
 
1955 Studio 57 (TV series)
Margaret Piper
– The Black Sheep's Daughter (1955) … Margaret Piper
 
1955 Stage 7 (TV series)
Bess Layton
– Emergency (1955) … Bess Layton
 
1954 December Bride (TV series)
Mrs. Butterfield
– Lily Hires a Maid (1954) … Mrs. Butterfield
 
1946 Piccadilly Incident
Joan Draper
 
1939 The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Claire Ford
 
1939 Society Lawyer
Sue Leonard
 
1939 Beauty for the Asking
Patricia Wharton
 
1938 Annabel Takes a Tour
Natalie Preston
 
1938 The Mad Miss Manton
Helen Frayne
 
1938 Smashing the Rackets
Susan 'Pat' Lane
 
1938 Crime Ring
Judy Allen
 
1938 Blind Alibi
Ellen
 
1938 Vivacious Lady
Helen
 
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1946 Piccadilly Incident (performer: "As Time Goes By" - uncredited)
 
1939 The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (performer: "Oh, You Beautiful Doll" - uncredited)
 
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Very Warm for May (1939). Musical comedy. Music by Jerome Kern. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Music arranged by Russell Bennett. Book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Music orchestrated by Russell Bennett. Musical Director: Robert Emmett Dolan. Choreographed by Albertina Rasch and Harry Losee. Scenic Design by Vincente Minnelli... See more »
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Trivia:

Dark-haired 'Powers Girl' model in New York, while in her mid-teens. Subsequently acted on stage, radio, in films (as an ingénue at RKO in the 1930's) and television soap operas. After retiring from the acting profession, she held down various jobs, including as bank teller, medical assistant and antiques dealer. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra