Jennifer Howard was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Twilight Zone, Suspicion, and The Chapman Report.
Personal and Family Life
Jennifer Howard was born Clare Jenness Howard on March 23, 1925, in New York City. She was the daughter of actress Clare Eames and screenwriter Sidney Howard. Howard graduated from Milton Academy and attended classes at Barnard College. She was previously married to Mortimer Halpern, a one-time actor known as Morty Halpern, and later to Samuel Goldwyn Jr. and John Ery Coleman. She had four children, including film executive John Goldwyn and actor Tony Goldwyn.
Death and Legacy
Jennifer Howard passed away on December 14, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, due to lung cancer. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress who contributed to various film and television projects. Her involvement in the Actors Studio in NYC since 1947 contributed to her recognition in the acting community and led to a successful career in entertainment.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Chapman Report | 1962-10-05 | Grace Waterton |
| Return to Peyton Place | 1961-05-05 | Diane Jackman |
| House of Women | 1962-04-11 | Addie Gates |
| The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | 2019-11-14 | Janet’s Nurse (archive footage) |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Lorraine Selkirk Jennings |
| Cheyenne | 1955-09-20 | |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Nun |
| The Thin Man | 1957-09-20 | |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Judith Thatcher |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Milly Nash |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Winifred Dunbrack |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Madelon Haines Shelby |