Anne P. Kramer was an American actress best known for her roles in various films and her significant contributions to the fields of education, literature, and psychiatry. She was born on March 25, 1926, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed away on December 3, 2000, in Newbury Park, California.
Personal and Family Life
Born Anne Cooke Pearce, she was the daughter of June and Perce Pearce, a Disney cartoonist. Anne was married to renowned producer Stanley Kramer from June 3, 1950, until their divorce on July 10, 1964. Together, they had two children: actress Casey Kramer and script editor Lawrence (Larry) Kramer.
Career
Anne Kramer began her career as an actress, often portraying multi-ethnic characters. She transitioned to working in theater in New York and collaborated closely with her husband on many of his acclaimed films. Her Hollywood credits include notable productions like “High Noon” and “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” where she survived a serious accident during filming.
Death and Legacy
Anne P. Kramer passed away on December 3, 2000. She left a lasting impact on both the film industry and academia, becoming a respected professor and author. Her diverse talents and contributions earned her recognition as a prominent figure in multiple fields, including psychoanalysis in her later years.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Once More, My Darling | 1949-09-10 | Receptionist |
| Peggy | 1950-07-01 | Pretty Girl |
| Bagdad | 1949-11-23 | Tirza |
| The Desert Hawk | 1950-08-05 | Yasmin |
| Undertow | 1949-12-03 | Clerk (as Ann Pearce) |
| Louisa | 1950-05-31 | Miss Cartwright (uncredited) |
| Outside the Wall | 1950-02-08 | Bertie, the Waitress |