Jean Ames was an American actress who is best known for All Through the Night, The Male Animal, and Larceny, Inc. Born on August 24, 1919, in New York City, New York, she had a brief but notable acting career during the early 1940s.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Ames, originally named Irma Salzman, was the daughter of Walter Salzman and Minnie Eppler, who emigrated from Austria to the U.S. before her birth. She was married to Vince Evans on September 17, 1944, and they had one daughter, Valerie Brooke Evans, born on February 14, 1945. The couple divorced in the late 1940s.
Career
Jean’s acting career included performances in several films during the early 1940s. She showcased her talents in movies like All Through the Night and The Male Animal, where she gained recognition for her roles. Aside from acting, she was active in sports during high school, excelling in basketball, swimming, and diving.
Death and Legacy
Jean Ames passed away in 1975 in Los Angeles, California, in relative anonymity. Despite her brief career, her performances remain part of American cinema history. Her legacy endures through her daughter and the films she left behind.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| All Through the Night | 1942-01-10 | Annabelle |
| Larceny, Inc. | 1942-04-24 | Florence |
| Winning Your Wings | 1942-05-28 | High Schooler’s Sister (uncredited) |
| The Powers Girl | 1943-01-15 | Googie |
| The Hard Way | 1943-01-13 | Pudgy Girl (Uncredited) |
| The Male Animal | 1942-03-12 | “Hot Garters” Gardner |
| You Can’t Escape Forever | 1942-10-10 | Telephone Operator (uncredited) |
| Manpower | 1941-08-09 | Thelma (uncredited) |