Jane Corcoran was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Mother (1914), Fury (1936), and Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940).
Personal and Family Life
Jane Corcoran was born on August 13, 1881, in San Francisco, California. Little is known about her personal life or family. However, she spent much of her career working in the early days of film and theater.
Career
Corcoran’s acting career included a variety of roles during the silent film era and the early years of talkies. She had notable performances in Mother, where she played the character Bess, and in Fury as a praying towns woman. Her work has been recognized as part of the foundation of early American cinema.
Death and Legacy
Jane Corcoran passed away on March 28, 1947, in San Francisco, California. Although she had a relatively short career, her contributions to film during its formative years remain noteworthy. Her roles continue to be appreciated by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Mother | Bess |
| 1936 | Fury | Praying Townswoman (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Woman on Street (uncredited) |