Laura Devon was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films like Goodbye Charlie, Red Line 7000, and Gunn. Born as Mary Louise Briley in Chicago, Illinois, on May 23, 1931, she made a name for herself in Hollywood in the 1960s.
Personal and Family Life
Laura grew up in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and attended University High School. She had a passion for singing from a young age and pursued a degree in journalism and political science at the University of Michigan. Her journey into acting began in musicals before transitioning to film and television in the early 1960s. Throughout her life, she had four marriages and was the mother of screenwriter Kevin Jarre.
Career Highlights
Laura’s career took off after being discovered while singing at a Detroit night club. She signed with Universal Studios and appeared in popular TV shows such as Route 66 and The Twilight Zone. Her film career included notable appearances in Goodbye Charlie and Gunn. After marrying composer Maurice Jarre, she retired from acting, leaving behind a small yet memorable filmography.
Death and Legacy
Laura Devon passed away on July 19, 2007, in Beverly Hills, California, due to heart failure. She left a lasting legacy through her films and her son, Kevin Jarre, who followed in her footsteps as a successful screenwriter. Laura is buried at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber of Horrors | 1966-10-19 | Marie Champlain |
| Goodbye Charlie | 1964-11-18 | Rusty Sartori |
| Gunn | 1967-06-28 | Edie |
| A Covenant with Death | 1967-02-15 | Rosemary Berquist |
| Red Line 7000 | 1965-11-09 | Julie |
| Route 66 | 1960-10-07 | Toika Gustafson |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Penelope Dufour |
| Rawhide | 1959-01-09 | Augusta Canliss |
| The Big Valley | 1965-09-15 | Sabrina |
| The Richard Boone Show | 1963-09-24 | |
| The Gallant Men | 1962-10-05 | |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Ellwyn Glover |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963-10-04 | |
| The New Breed | 1961-10-03 | Ann Fetterson |
| The Lieutenant | 1963-09-14 | |
| Stoney Burke | 1962-10-01 | |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961-09-27 | Sister Benjamin |
| The Invaders | 1967-01-10 | Susan Carver |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Kitty Norris |
| The Rogues | 1964-09-13 | Barbara Cayasta |