June Kenney was an American actress who is best known for Teenage Doll, Bloodlust!, and Attack of the Puppet People. She became popular as a B-movie starlet in the 1950s, often portraying naive girls caught in tough situations.
Personal and Family Life
June Kenney was born on July 6, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts. She married Lee A. Sebastian on March 8, 1970, and remained with him until his death on June 3, 1998. June lived in Pahrump, Nevada, as of January 2010.
Career Overview
Kenney began her career early, performing as a singer and dancer in childhood. She worked as an usherette at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and later caught the eye of a talent agent. Her breakthrough came in 1957 with her lead role in Teenage Doll, which led to other parts in teen films throughout the late 1950s, but her acting career waned by the 1960s.
Death and Legacy
June Kenney passed away on June 25, 2021, in Pahrump, Nevada. Her contributions to B-movies and her roles in the teen exploitation genre have left a lasting impression on that era of film. Even after her acting career, she continued to be remembered for her performances in memorable films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodlust! | 1961-09-13 | Betty Scott |
| Teenage Doll | 1957-09-19 | Barbara Bonney |
| Earth vs. the Spider | 1958-09-01 | Carol Flynn |
| Attack of the Puppet People | 1958-04-01 | Sally Reynolds |
| The Cat Burglar | 1961-07-01 | Nan Baker |
| Sorority Girl | 1957-10-01 | Tina |
| The Saga of the Viking Women and Their Voyage to the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent | 1957-12-01 | Asmild |
| Hot Car Girl | 1958-08-17 | Margaret ‘Peg’ Dale |
| The Ladies Man | 1961-06-21 | Working Girl (uncredited) |
| Sweethearts on Parade | 1953-07-15 | Betty (uncredited) |
| City Story | 1954-05-05 | Teen-Age Girl |
| Horrible Horror | 1986-01-01 | Sally Reynolds in ‘Attack of the Puppet People’ |
| Creepy Classics | 1987-10-01 | Sally Reynolds – (archive footage) |
| The Tall Man | 1960-09-10 | |
| The Millionaire | 1955-01-19 | Janie Williams |
| Thriller | 1960-09-13 | The Girl |
| The Investigators | 1961-10-05 | Polly Walters |