Ann Carter was an American actress who is best known for The Curse of the Cat People, Blondie Hits the Jackpot, and The North Star.
Personal and Family Life
Ann Carter was born on June 16, 1936, in Syracuse, New York. She was married to Crosby Newton from May 23, 1957, until her death in 2014. Together, they had three children named Carol, David, and Gail. Ann faced health challenges in her teens, contracting polio, which affected her film career.
Career Highlights
As a child actress, Ann mesmerized many with her striking resemblance to actress Veronica Lake, even portraying Lake’s daughter in the film I Married a Witch. Ann starred in several notable films, including The Curse of the Cat People and Blondie Hits the Jackpot. Although her career faced interruptions due to health issues, she later made a successful return to acting.
Death and Legacy
Ann Carter passed away on January 27, 2014, in Tacoma, Washington, due to ovarian cancer. She spent the last thirty years of her life in Washington, where she left a lasting impression on those who knew her. Ann is remembered for her talent and captivating performances in classic films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Blondie Hits the Jackpot | 1949-09-08 | Louise Hutchins |
| The Two Mrs. Carrolls | 1947-03-04 | Beatrice Carroll |
| The Curse of the Cat People | 1944-04-01 | Amy Reed |
| A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court | 1949-04-18 | Peasant girl |
| Ruthless | 1948-04-16 | Martha Burnside as a Child |
| The Searching Wind | 1946-08-09 | Sarah Hazen |
| The North Star | 1943-11-04 | Olga Pavlov |
| Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows | 2007-09-02 | Self |
| Incendiary Blonde | 1945-07-25 | Pearl Guinan – Age 7 (uncredited) |
| I Married a Witch | 1942-10-30 | Jennifer Wooley (uncredited) |
| Child of Divorce | 1946-10-14 | Peggy Allen |
| Song of Love | 1947-10-09 | Marie Schumann |
| Commandos Strike at Dawn | 1942-12-30 | Solveig Toresen (uncredited) |
| The Virginian | 1946-05-05 |