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Ann Sheridan (1915–1967)
Ann Sheridan won the "Search for Beauty" contest which carried with it a Paramount screen test. Signed to a contract at 18, she was put into a number of small roles under her real name of Clara Lou Sheridan. As she got better, her name was changed to Ann. In 1936, after two dozen films, she went to Warner Brothers, which billed her as the "Oomph ...
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Born:in Denton, Texas, USADied:(age 51) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actress (97 credits)
Actress (97 credits)
1966-1967
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
(TV Series)
Henrietta Hanks
Henrietta Hanks
- Harold's Double
(1967)
... Henrietta Hanks (credit only)
- Colonel Comes to Town
(1967)
... Henrietta Hanks
- The Taming of Sorry Water
(1967)
... Henrietta Hanks
- Peace Offering
(1967)
... Henrietta Hanks
- The Golden Fleece
(1967)
... Henrietta Hanks
1956-1960
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Alida Volterra / Annie Mason
Alida Volterra / Annie Mason
- The Imposter
(1960)
... Alida Volterra
- Hunted
(1956)
... Annie Mason
1953-1957
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Mary Bartley
Mary Bartley
- Cross Hairs
(1957)
... Mary Bartley
- Malaya Incident
(1953)
1953-1957
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Helen / Mrs. Russell
Helen / Mrs. Russell
- The Hard Way
(1957)
... Helen
- Lovely Day
(1953)
... Mrs. Russell
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Soundtrack (18 credits)
Soundtrack (18 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (30 credits)
Self (30 credits)
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Archive footage (18 credits)
Archive footage (18 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(1939, 1942, 1947) Print ads: Chesterfield cigarettes See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 15 Articles | 9 Pictorials | 31 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Clara Lou SheridanHeight:
5' 5½" (1.66 m)
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I used to go to Grauman's Chinese or Pantages and sit there waiting to see my faceless body on the screen. Texas began to look awfully near and awfully good, and "Clara Lou" had a sweet sound to my ears. See more »Trivia:
In 1939 a fraternity bet inspired a UCLA student to handcuff himself to Ann during a movie premiere and then swallow the key. A locksmith had to be summoned to the theater to unlock her. See more »Nickname:
The "Oomph" GirlStar Sign:
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