Jean Porter was an American actress who is best known for Cry Danger, The Left Hand of God, and Easy to Wed. She was born on December 8, 1922, in Cisco, Texas, and passed away on January 13, 2018, in Canoga Park, California.
Personal and Family Life
Jean Porter grew up in Texas before moving to pursue her acting dreams. She married director Edward Dmytryk in 1948, and together they had three children: Richard, Victoria, and Rebecca. Rebecca later became a wildlife rescuer. Throughout her life, Jean was known for being a lifelong supporter of the liberal Democratic Party.
Career Highlights
Jean began her film career with an uncredited role in 1939 and went on to play sweet-natured characters in various films in the 1940s. Despite her talent, she never reached top stardom. Her notable performances include roles in The Youngest Profession and Till the End of Time, where she met Dmytryk. Her last film appearance was in The Left Hand of God in 1955, directed by her husband.
Death and Legacy
Jean Porter passed away at the age of 95 due to natural causes. Even after her husband’s death in 1999, she remained active in the film community, attending events and writing for the magazine Classic Images. Her contributions to Hollywood continue to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cry Danger | 1951-02-23 | Darlene LaVonne |
| Bathing Beauty | 1944-06-27 | Jean Allenwood |
| The Left Hand of God | 1955-09-02 | Mary Yin |
| Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood | 1945-10-05 | Ruthie |
| Nazty Nuisance | 1943-08-06 | Kela |
| Till the End of Time | 1946-07-23 | Helen Ingersoll |
| The Youngest Profession | 1943-02-26 | Patricia Drew |
| One Million B.C. | 1940-04-05 | Shell Person – Loana’s Sister |
| Sea Hunt | 1958-01-04 | |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958-10-10 |