Daun Kennedy was an American actress who is best known for The Royal Mounted Rides Again, Son of the Guardsman, and Salome, Where She Danced. Born on November 13, 1922, in Seattle, Washington, she had a successful film career that began after working as a messenger girl at RKO and as a riveter at the Lockheed aircraft corporation. She passed away on August 12, 2002, in Magalia, California.
Personal and Family Life
Daun Kennedy had a diverse background before becoming an actress. During World War II, she was recognized as a pin-up model and won titles like ‘Miss Iceberg Warmer’ and ‘Miss Optometrists.’ Her early career involved a range of jobs, which helped her transition into the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Kennedy died from a heart attack on August 12, 2002, in Magalia, California. Her contributions to film and her status as a wartime pin-up remain notable aspects of her legacy in Hollywood history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Mounted Rides Again | 1945-10-23 | June Bailey |
| Son of the Guardsman | 1946-10-23 | Louise Markham |
| Salome, Where She Danced | 1945-04-17 | Salome Girl |
| A Scandal in Paris | 1946-07-19 | Girl by pool |
| Around the World | 1943-11-27 | Dawn |
| Bride by Mistake | 1944-07-26 | Minor Role |
| Jiggs and Maggie in Society | 1947-12-12 | Society Girl |
| Youth Runs Wild | 1944-09-01 | Girl in Booth (uncredited) |
| Bowery Bombshell | 1946-07-20 | Maizie (as Dawn Kennedy) |
| Murder, My Sweet | 1944-12-14 | Girl in Bar (uncredited) |
| Mademoiselle Fifi | 1944-07-28 | Maid |