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Frances Rafferty (1922–2004)

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A pouty-lipped glamour girl in "B" films during the 1940s, actress Frances Rafferty did a complete role reversal and turned wholesome housewife on TV into the next decade. Born on June 16, 1922 in Sioux City, Iowa, Frances Anne Rafferty and her family, during the Depression era, moved to Los Angeles in search of work... See full bio »

Born:

Frances Anne Rafferty
in Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Died:

(age 81) in Paso Robles, California, USA

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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1975-1977 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Maxine / Nancy Wilcox
– Dead Lift (1977) … Maxine
– Asylum (1975) … Nancy Wilcox
 
1965 Lassie (TV series)
Ann Porter
– It's an Ill Wind (1965) … Ann Porter
 
1964 My Three Sons (TV series)
Heather Marlow
– Never Look Back (1964) … Heather Marlow
 
1961-1963 Perry Mason (TV series)
Miss Adler / Sue Franks
– The Case of the Devious Delinquent (1963) … Miss Adler
– The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather (1961) … Sue Franks
 
1963 Alcoa Premiere (TV series)
Rose
– This Will Kill You (1963) … Rose
 
1962 Pete and Gladys (TV series)
Nancy
– The Case of the Gossipy Maid (1962) … Nancy
– The Lame Excuse (1962) … Nancy
– Pete's Party Dress (1962) … Nancy
– Maternity House (1962) … Nancy
– Sleepytime Wife (1962) … Nancy
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1961 Wings of Chance
Arlene Baker
 
1959-1960 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Louise Morgan
– Moochie of Pop Warner Football: From Ticonderoga to Disneyland (1960) … Louise Morgan
– Moochie of Pop Warner Football: Pee Wees Versus City Hall (1960) … Louise Morgan
– Moochie of the Little League: Wrong Way Moochie (1959) … Louise Morgan
– Moochie of the Little League: A Diamond Is a Boy's Best Friend (1959) … Louise Morgan
 
1954-1959 December Bride (TV series)
Ruth Henshaw
– Bald Baby (1959) … Ruth Henshaw
– Lily the Example (1959) … Ruth Henshaw
– Lily Helps Twilly (1959) … Ruth Henshaw
– Lily Goes Fishing (1959) … Ruth Henshaw
– The Texan, Rory Calhoun (1959) … Ruth Henshaw
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1958 Alcoa Theatre (TV series)
Mrs. Morton
– The Perfectionist (1958) … Mrs. Morton
 
1956 General Electric Summer Originals (TV series)
– The Unwilling Witness (1956)
 
1956 The Millionaire (TV series)
Dr. Olivia Grainger
– The Olivia Grainger Story (1956) … Dr. Olivia Grainger
 
1956 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
– Herself Alone (1956)
 
1952-1955 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
Kathy Maston / Maureen
– The Quitter (1955)
– Mystery of Murder (1954) … Kathy Maston
– Give the Guy a Break (1954) … Maureen
– The White Cream Pitcher (1952)
 
1955 Stage 7 (TV series)
Jenny
– Where You Loved Me (1955) … Jenny
 
1954-1955 The Public Defender (TV series)
Barbara Norton / Nora Fulton
– Story of Nora Fulton (1955) … Nora Fulton
– Third Floor Rear (1954) … Barbara Norton
 
1952-1955 Treasury Men in Action (TV series)
Louise
– The Case of the Chartered Chiseler (1955) … Louise
– The Case of the Charitable Chiseler (1952)
 
1955 Crown Theatre with Gloria Swanson (TV series)
Zenobia Ferguson
– Up Ferguson Way (1955) … Zenobia Ferguson
 
1954 Mystery Is My Business (TV series)
– Blackjack
 
1954 Fireside Theatre (TV series)
Marcia
– Crusade Without Conscience (1954) … Marcia
 
1954 Topper (TV series)
Ellen Bates
– George's Old Flame (1954) … Ellen Bates
 
1954 The Shanghai Story
Mrs. Warren
 
1953-1954 The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (TV series)
Penny
– Terror Train (1954)
– Who Is Sylvia? (1953)
– Vacation Wife (1953) … Penny
 
1954 Cavalcade of America (TV series)
Anna Judah
– Crazy Judah (1954) … Anna Judah
 
1954 The Lone Wolf (TV series)
Angela Connor
– Plantation Story … Angela Connor
 
1953-1954 Dragnet (TV series)
Marla Hutchins
– The Big Quack (1954) … Marla Hutchins
– The Big White Rat (1953)
– The Big Fire (1953)
 
1953-1954 Four Star Playhouse (TV series)
Janet Walker / Wife
– The Test (1954) … Wife
– Search in the Night (1953) … Janet Walker
– No Identity (1953)
 
1953 Your Jeweler's Showcase (TV series)
– Christmas Is Magic (1953)
 
1953 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
– Confession (1953)
 
1952-1953 Racket Squad (TV series)
– Impatient Heir (1953)
– C.O.D. Honeymoon (1952)
 
1953 Your Favorite Story (TV series)
– The Prison with the Open Door (1953)
 
1953 Dave and Charley (TV series)
– Uncle Charley (1953)
 
1952 Campbell Summer Soundstage (TV series)
Virginia Johnson
– This Little Pig Cried (1952) … Virginia Johnson
 
1952 Dangerous Assignment (TV series)
Hostess
– The Knitting Needle Story (1952) … Hostess
 
1952 Rodeo
Dixie Benson
 
1952 Chevron Theatre (TV series)
– Uncle Charley (1952)
 
1952 Gruen Guild Theater (TV series)
– Uncle Charley (1952)
 
1950 Stars Over Hollywood (TV series)
Virginia Johnson
– This Little Pig Cried (1950) … Virginia Johnson
 
1949 Oboler Comedy Theatre (TV series)
– Ostrich in Bed (1949)
 
1949 An Old-Fashioned Girl
Frances Shaw
 
1948 Lady at Midnight
Ellen McPhail Wiggins
 
1948 Money Madness
Julie
 
1947 The Hal Roach Comedy Carnival
Schoolteacher Mildred Johnson, in 'Curly'
 
1947 Curley
Mildred Johnson
 
1947 The Adventures of Don Coyote
Maggie Riley
 
1947 Lost Honeymoon
Lois Evans
 
1946 Bad Bascomb
Dora McCabe
 
1945 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Claire Warren
 
1945 The Hidden Eye
Jean Hampton
 
1944 Mrs. Parkington
Jane Stilham
 
1944 Barbary Coast Gent
Portia Adair
 
1944 Dragon Seed
Orchid Tan - Lao Ta's Wife
 
1944 Broadway Rhythm
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
 
1943 Girl Crazy
Marjorie Tait
 
1943 Thousands Cheer
Marie Corbino
 
1943 Swing Shift Maisie
Office Worker (uncredited)
 
1943 Young Ideas
Co-Ed
 
1943 Pilot #5
Carhop (uncredited)
 
1943 Hitler's Madman
Annaliese Cermak (uncredited)
 
1943 Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
Irene
 
1943 Presenting Lily Mars
Showgirl (uncredited)
 
1943 Slightly Dangerous
Girl Getting Off Bus (uncredited)
 
1942 Seven Sweethearts
George Van Maaster
 
1942 The War Against Mrs. Hadley
Sally
 
1942 Fingers at the Window
Clinic Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
 
1942 Personalities (short)
Sheila Brooks (screen test footage) (uncredited)
 
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1945 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (performer: "Fun on the Wonderful Midway" - uncredited)
 
1944 Barbary Coast Gent (performer: "Star of the Evening")
 
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I've completely forgotten the craft of acting. It was all great fun, but retirement is even nicer. I never had any ambition other than to keep working as long as I had to. See more »

Trivia:

Had a daughter and son with second husband Thomas Baker, whom she was introduced to by actress/dancer Peggy Ryan. See more »

Star Sign:

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