Lorraine Miller was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “It’s a Small World,” “Riders of the Rio Grande,” and “The White Gorilla.”
Personal and Family Life
Lorraine Miller was born on January 5, 1922, in Flint, Michigan. She excelled in various activities during her school years, including debate and singing. After graduating high school in 1940, she worked as a telephone operator until winning a contest that led her to a contract with MGM in Hollywood. She was married to Edward Buzzell from December 10, 1949, but they later divorced.
Career
Miller’s career took off after she moved to California, where she stayed at the “Studio Club” for actresses. She gained significant media attention, including a feature in Life magazine as Flint celebrated “Lorraine Miller Day” in 1941. Known for her beauty, she was often compared to Rita Hayworth and appeared in numerous films, showcasing her acting talent.
Death and Legacy
Lorraine Miller passed away on February 6, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to film and television are remembered, particularly for her extensive work during the golden age of Hollywood. Despite her relatively short career, she left a lasting impact on her audience and peers alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| It’s a Small World | 1950-06-24 | Buttons |
| Riders of the Rio Grande | 1943-05-21 | Janet Owens |
| The White Gorilla | 1945-07-12 | Ruth Stacey |
| Frontier Fugitives | 1945-09-01 | Ellen Williams |
| Between Two Women | 1945-03-28 | Marion |
| Border Badmen | 1945-10-10 | Helen |
| Beyond the Last Frontier | 1943-08-18 | Susan Cook |
| Colleen | 1936-03-21 | Chorus Girl (uncredited) |
| Ball of Fire | 1941-12-02 | Girl in Café (uncredited) |
| Trouble At Melody Mesa | 1949-07-01 | Mathilda Matty Simmons |
| Ambush Trail | 1946-02-17 | Alice Rhodes |
| All Women Have Secrets | 1939-12-15 | Marie |
| Three in the Saddle | 1945-07-26 | Peggy Barlow |
| Up in Arms | 1944-02-17 | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) |
| Bogart: The Untold Story | 1997-01-05 | Self (archive footage) |
| Men in Her Diary | 1945-09-14 | Pat Mann |
| Hi Diddle Diddle | 1943-08-02 | Friend |
| The Big Sleep | 1946-08-23 | Hatcheck Girl (uncredited) |
| She’s in the Army | 1942-05-15 | Nightclub Singer |
| Lonesome Trail | 1945-12-08 | Elsie Melford |
| Sangue sul sagrato | 1952-12-13 | Marisa Hutton |