Jean Carmen was an American actress best known for her roles in “Arizona Gunfighter,” “Born to Battle,” and “The Painted Stallion.” Born on April 7, 1913, in Portland, Oregon, she was a prominent blonde, blue-eyed leading lady of the 1930s.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Carmen was born Jean Carmean and was introduced to the entertainment world through her mother’s background as a ballet dancer. She began her career in radio and on stage before making her way into films, where she initially worked as a riding double and extra.
Career
She gained recognition as a talented actress and was named a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1934, marking her as one of the promising young actresses of that time. Jean worked with notable studios such as Paramount, RKO, and Republic before retiring in the 1940s to focus on her family.
Death and Legacy
Jean Carmen passed away on August 26, 1993, in Charleston, South Carolina. Her contributions to film during the 1930s have left a mark in Hollywood history, remembered for her roles as a leading lady during a vibrant era of cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Gunsmoke Ranch | 1937-05-05 | Marion Warren |
| Crashing Thru | 1939-12-11 | Ann ‘Angel’ Chambers |
| Born to Battle | 1935-04-01 | Betty Powell |
| Wolves of the Sea | 1936-06-05 | Nadine Miller |
| Arizona Gunfighter | 1937-09-24 | Beth Lorimer |
| In Old Montana | 1939-02-05 | June Allison |
| Four Girls in White | 1939-01-27 | Nurse |
| The Third Sex | 1934-11-08 | Bobby Allen |
| The Painted Stallion | 1937-06-05 | The Rider (as Julia Thayer) |
| Paroled from the Big House | 1938-07-29 | Pat Mallory |
| Smoky Trails | 1939-03-03 | Marie |
| Sunset Murder Case | 1938-11-11 | Chorus Girl (Uncredited) |
| Yes, We Have No Bonanza | 1939-05-19 | Singing Sister (uncredited) |
| Midshipman Jack | 1933-09-22 | Gloria’s Blonde Girlfriend |
| Flying Down to Rio | 1933-12-22 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Hips, Hips, Hooray! | 1934-02-02 | Blonde |
| Kiss and Make-Up | 1934-07-13 | Maharajah’s Wife |
| Young and Beautiful | 1934-09-16 | Wampas Baby Star |
| Bill Cracks Down | 1937-03-22 | Girl |
| Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb | 1938-05-20 | Marge – Gold-digging Widow |
| Million Dollar Racket | 1937-09-30 | Jessie |
| Circus Girl | 1937-03-01 | Woman |
