Edith Clair was an American actress who is best known for Get Outta Town (1960), Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958), and The Rebel (1959). She was born on September 11, 1927, in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and passed away on March 8, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Edith Clair was born in Germany and later moved to the United States, where she pursued her acting career. Details about her family and personal life remain limited, but she made a name for herself in television and film during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Career
Clair enjoyed a brief but notable acting career with roles in various television shows and movies. She appeared in several productions, showcasing her talent and gaining recognition for her performances, particularly in popular series of the era.
Death and Legacy
Edith Clair passed away on March 8, 1993. Though she may not be widely recognized today, her contributions to film and television remain a part of cinematic history.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| O’Conner’s Ocean | 1960 | TV Movie |
| Get Outta Town | 1960 | Waitress (as Edith Clarie) |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1960 | Jean (as Edith Claire) |
| The Rebel | 1959 | Lucy Simmons / Mrs. Dobbs (as Edith Claire) |
| The Man Who Understood Women | 1959 | Script Girl (uncredited) |
| Rock-a-Bye Baby | 1958 | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Fräulein | 1958 | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| The Sheepman | 1958 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Peyton Place | 1957 | Miss Colton (uncredited) |
| The Sad Sack | 1957 | Helen (uncredited) |
| The Joker Is Wild | 1957 | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| The Buster Keaton Story | 1957 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Three Brave Men | 1956 | Dietz’s Secretary (uncredited) |