Ella Raines was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films like “Phantom Lady,” “Tall in the Saddle,” and “Brute Force.” She gained fame in the 1940s for her strong performances in various movies alongside major stars of the time.
Personal and Family Life
Ella Raines was born on August 6, 1920, in Snoqualmie Falls, Washington. After completing her high school education, she studied drama at the University of Washington and participated in theatrical productions. She was married twice, first to Kenneth W. Trout and later to Robin Olds, with whom she had two children.
Career Highlights
After moving to New York to pursue acting, Ella Raines was discovered by director Howard Hawks and made her film debut in “Corvette K-225” (1943). She became well-known in the film industry, acting in several popular films throughout the 1940s and having her own TV series in the early 1950s, titled “Janet Dean, Registered Nurse.”
Death and Legacy
Ella Raines passed away on May 30, 1988, in Sherman Oaks, California, due to throat cancer. Her contributions to film and television left a lasting legacy, and she is remembered for her captivating performances and strong screen presence.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Suspect | 1945-01-31 | Mary Gray |
| Impact | 1949-03-20 | Marsha Peters |
| Brute Force | 1947-07-16 | Cora Lister |
| The Web | 1947-06-04 | Noel Faraday |
| Hail the Conquering Hero | 1944-08-09 | Libby |
| The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry | 1945-08-17 | Deborah Brown |
| Tall in the Saddle | 1944-09-29 | Arleta ‘Arly’ Harolday |
| The Senator Was Indiscreet | 1947-12-31 | Poppy McNaughton |
| Phantom Lady | 1944-01-28 | Carol ‘Kansas’ Richman |
| A Dangerous Profession | 1949-12-10 | Lucy Brackett |
| Cry ‘Havoc’ | 1943-11-23 | Connie |
| White Tie and Tails | 1946-08-30 | Louise Bradford |
| The Runaround | 1946-06-04 | Penelope ‘Annabelle’ Hampton |
| The Second Face | 1950-12-01 | Phyllis Holmes |
| The Man in the Road | 1956-03-01 | Rhona Ellison |
| Singing Guns | 1950-02-28 | Nan Morgan |
| Enter Arsène Lupin | 1944-11-24 | Stacie Kanares |
| The Walking Hills | 1949-03-05 | Chris Jackson |
| Fighting Coast Guard | 1951-05-31 | Louise Ryan |
| Time Out of Mind | 1947-05-03 | Clarissa ‘Rissa’ Fortune |
| Ride the Man Down | 1952-11-25 | Celia Evarts |
| Corvette K-225 | 1943-09-29 | Joyce Cartwright |
| Matt Houston | 1982-09-26 | |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950-01-30 | Carol Richman |
| Lights Out | 1949-07-19 |