Janis Carter was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Missing Juror,” “Night Editor,” and “The Woman on Pier 13.”
Personal and Family Life
Janis Carter was born on October 10, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Mather College with degrees in arts and music in 1935. Janis married Carl Prager in 1942, but they divorced in 1951. Later, in December 1956, she married Julius Stulman, with whom she remained until her death.
Career
After moving to New York, Janis initially aimed for a career in opera. However, she found success on Broadway, performing in musicals like “I Married An Angel” and “Panama Hattie.” In 1941, she signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox and appeared in over 30 films during her 12 years in Hollywood. After leaving Hollywood, she transitioned to television, featuring in various shows and hosting the quiz program “Feather Your Nest.”
Death and Legacy
Janis Carter passed away on July 30, 1994, due to a heart attack in Durham, North Carolina. She left behind a rich legacy in both film and television, remembered for her versatility and charm as an actress. Following her retirement, Janis devoted her time to local cultural activities, particularly in Sarasota, Florida.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Missing Juror | 1944-11-16 | Alice Hill |
| Night Editor | 1946-03-29 | Jill Merrill |
| The Woman on Pier 13 | 1950-06-15 | Christine Norman |
| Framed | 1947-05-25 | Paula Craig |
| The Power of the Whistler | 1945-04-19 | Jean Lang |
| The Mark of the Whistler | 1944-10-09 | Patricia Henley |
| Miss Grant Takes Richmond | 1949-10-20 | Peggy Donato |
| I Love Trouble | 1948-01-15 | Mrs. Caprillo |
| Flying Leathernecks | 1951-08-28 | Joan Kirby |
| Lady of Burlesque | 1943-05-01 | Janine |
| One Mysterious Night | 1944-10-21 | Dorothy Anderson |
| The Notorious Lone Wolf | 1946-02-14 | Carla Winter |
| My Forbidden Past | 1951-04-25 | Corinne Lucas |
| Just Off Broadway | 1942-08-28 | Lillian Hubbard |
| A Woman of Distinction | 1950-03-16 | Teddy Evans |
| Santa Fe | 1951-04-01 | Judith Chandler |
| And Baby Makes Three | 1949-12-02 | Wanda York |
| The Half-Breed | 1952-05-03 | Helen Dowling |
| Slightly French | 1949-02-02 | Louisa Gayle |
| That Other Woman | 1942-11-13 | Constance Powell |
| One Way to Love | 1946-01-08 | Josie Hart |
| Secret Agent of Japan | 1942-04-03 | Doris Poole |
| The Fighting Guardsman | 1946-01-04 | Christine Roualt |
| I Married an Angel | 1942-07-09 | Sufi |
| Thunder Birds | 1942-10-28 | Blonde Red Cross Nurse Trainee |
| Swing Out the Blues | 1943-12-23 | Dena Marshall |
| The Girl in the Case | 1944-04-20 | Myra Warner |
| The Ghost That Walks Alone | 1944-02-10 | Enid Turner |
| Who Is Hope Schuyler? | 1942-04-17 | Vesta Hadden |
| A Thousand and One Nights | 1945-07-20 | Harem Girl |
| Cadet Girl | 1941-11-28 | Mary Moore |
| Suspense | 1949-01-06 | |
| Lights Out | 1949-07-19 | |
| The Elgin Hour | 1954-10-05 |