Elizabeth Jenns was an American actress best known for her roles in A Star Is Born, Love, Life, and Laughter, and The Fortunate Fool. She was born in January 1906 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, and later moved to the United States, where she began her acting career.
Personal and Family Life
Elizabeth Jenns was born as Agnes Elizabeth Jenns or possibly Muriel Elizabeth Jenns. Her father worked in the carpet industry, and she started her career as a model in London and New York City. She married journalist Harry Crocker in 1936 but divorced him in 1939 after claiming he was cruel. Later that year, she married Gardner Clarence Carpenter, with whom she had two children, Christopher and Deirdre.
Career
Elizabeth began her acting journey in West End productions and made her film debut in Channel Crossing in 1933. She had small roles in several films and briefly gained attention for her rumored dates with Prince Edward. After marrying Crocker, she chose to leave her career to focus on family, returning briefly for her final role in A Star Is Born.
Death and Legacy
Elizabeth Jenns passed away on January 11, 1968, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, at the age of sixty-two. After the tragic death of her second husband in 1952, she lived a quiet life, raising her children away from the spotlight. Her contributions to early film and theater continue to be remembered through her limited but impactful body of work.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Star Is Born | 1937-04-27 | Anita Regis |
| Love, Life and Laughter | 1934-03-01 | Actress |
| The Fortunate Fool | 1933-12-13 | Mildred |