Jean Carlin was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as “Six Gun Man,” “The Caravan Trail,” and “Ghost Of Hidden Valley.” Born Harriet Jean Sollenberger on September 2, 1921, in Long Beach, California, she became a popular figure in Old Hollywood.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Carlin was married to James Pearson until her death in 1998. They had three children together: Ulrika, Eric, and Nancy. She had a passion for football and was proud of her Belgian and Swedish heritage. Her family originated from Sollenberg in Huizingen, Belgium.
Career Highlights
Carlin devoted her childhood to the performing arts and moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. In her early twenties, she worked with a Hollywood agent and starred in her first significant film, “Are These Our Parents?” in 1944. Over the next two years, she appeared in over eleven films, gaining fame as “The Wild West Woman” in various westerns alongside Eddie Dean.
Death and Legacy
Jean Carlin passed away on October 23, 1998, in Los Angeles due to cancer. She left behind a legacy as one of the respected actresses of her time, remembered for her contributions to the film industry and her family. Her granddaughter, Anne Bergstedt, continues the family link to acting.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Six Gun Man | 1946-02-01 | Laura Barton |
| The Caravan Trail | 1946-04-19 | Paula Bristol |
| Ghost Of Hidden Valley | 1946-06-04 | Kaye Dawson |
| Wild West | 1946-12-01 | Mollie Bannister |
| Here Come the Co-eds | 1945-02-02 | Co-ed (uncredited) |
| Song of the Sierras | 1946-11-28 | Mary Ann Blake |