Jocelyn Lee was an American actress who is best known for The Marriage Playground, Young Nowheres, and Everybody’s Acting. She was born Mary Alice Simpson on June 21, 1902, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and passed away on June 15, 1980, in New York City, New York, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Jocelyn Lee was married three times. Her first marriage was to Henry Lehrman from April 26, 1922, until they divorced on December 16, 1924. She then married Luther Reed on July 15, 1930, but their marriage ended in divorce in April 1931. Lee’s third husband was James Seymour, whom she married on January 13, 1935, but they divorced in 1941. Lee faced challenges in her personal life, including a notable incident after her divorce from Reed, where she disrupted a Hollywood party to see her children.
Death and Legacy
Jocelyn Lee died on June 15, 1980, in New York City, New York, under undisclosed circumstances. Although her life had its ups and downs, she is remembered for her contributions to early cinema and stage performances, notably as part of the George White Scandals and Ziegfeld Follies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Babies | 1929-06-30 | Blossom Royal |
| Madame Q | 1929-06-08 | Madame Q |
| Dry Martini | 1928-10-06 | Lina |
| Young Nowheres | 1929-10-20 | Brunette |
| The Love Trap | 1929-08-04 | Bunny |
| A Kiss in a Taxi | 1927-02-22 | Secretary |
| Sunny Side Up | 1926-08-02 | Showgirl |
| The Marriage Playground | 1929-12-12 | Sybil |
| The Night Bird | 1928-09-16 | Redhead |
| Shanghai Bound | 1927-10-15 | Shanghai Rose |
| Ten Modern Commandments | 1927-07-27 | Sharon Lee |
| Backstage | 1927-04-01 | Flo |
| Everybody’s Acting | 1926-10-04 | Barbara Potter |
| Twin Beds | 1929-07-14 | Maizie Dolan |
| The College Flirt | 1926-09-18 | Gwen |