Eve Whitney was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Radar Patrol vs. Spy King, The Blonde Bandit, and Blonde Savage. She was born on February 6, 1923, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed away on February 13, 2002, in Studio City, California.
Personal and Family Life
Eve Whitney was married to Eddie Cherkose, with whom she had two daughters, Casey and Christine. Before her acting career, she worked as an ambulance driver during World War II and as a hat-check girl in a nightclub. After leaving the film industry in 1952, she switched careers to become a self-employed real-estate lending agent for 20 years.
Career
Whitney began her acting journey in the late 1940s, appearing in several films as a supporting actress. Her notable appearances include shows and movies that showcased her talent in light-hearted and comedic roles. She transitioned smoothly from MGM to Warner Brothers in 1949, proving her versatility in the entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Eve Whitney passed away due to natural causes on February 13, 2002. Her contributions to film and television, especially during the 1940s and 1950s, left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her roles in classic American cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Blonde Savage | 1947-11-22 | Clarissa |
| The Helen Morgan Story | 1957-10-02 | Society Woman |
| Ladies of the Chorus | 1948-12-30 | Chorus Girl |
| The Blonde Bandit | 1949-12-22 | Maribelle |
| The Harvey Girls | 1946-01-18 | Dance-Hall Girl (uncredited) |
| Let’s Dance | 1950-11-29 | Showgirl |
| Thrill of a Romance | 1945-05-23 | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo | 1944-11-15 | Girl in Officers’ Club (uncredited) |
| The World in His Arms | 1952-10-09 | Lilly |
| The Girl from Jones Beach | 1949-07-16 | Penelope |
| The Unfaithful | 1947-07-01 | Young Woman |
| Marriage Is a Private Affair | 1944-08-23 | Maid of Honor (uncredited) |
| It’s a Great Feeling | 1949-08-01 | Model (uncredited) |
| Here Come the Girls | 1953-10-22 | Daphne |
| So This Is Love | 1953-07-15 | Secretary |
| Two Girls and a Sailor | 1944-06-14 | Dream Girl |
| Du Barry was a Lady | 1943-08-13 | Miss August |
| A Guy Named Joe | 1943-12-24 | Rourke’s girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Joan of Arc | 1948-12-22 | Court Lady / Camp Follower |
| State of the Union | 1948-04-30 | Secretary |
| Three Hearts for Julia | 1943-05-21 | Musician (uncredited) |
| My Dream Is Yours | 1949-04-15 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Let’s Live a Little | 1948-12-09 | Miss O’Reilly |
| Meet the People | 1944-06-01 | Show Girl |
| Girl Crazy | 1943-11-26 | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Thousands Cheer | 1943-09-13 | Girl at Train Station |
| Ziegfeld Follies | 1945-08-26 | Ziegfeld Girl (uncredited) |
| Riding the California Trail | 1947-01-11 | Maria |
| Radar Patrol vs. Spy King | 1949-11-23 | Nitra |
| Little Iodine | 1946-10-19 | Janis Payne |
| I Love Lucy | 1951-10-15 | Eve Whitney |