Mona Freeman was an American actress known for her roles in Angel Face, The Heiress, and Flesh and Fury. She gained popularity during the post-war era, particularly at Paramount Pictures.
Personal and Family Life
Mona Freeman was born on June 9, 1926, in Baltimore, Maryland. She was married twice: first to Patrick Weldon Nerney from 1945 to 1953, with whom she had one child named Monie Ellis, and later to Jack Ellis from 1961 until his death in 1992. Freeman’s parents were Stuart Fox Freeman and Monica Worthington Sharretts.
Career
Freeman began her career in modeling to support her brother’s education and quickly became a successful teenage cover girl. She caught the attention of Howard Hughes, landing a contract that was later sold to Paramount Pictures. Despite her early success, she faced challenges transitioning from youthful roles to adult parts, often getting cast in lesser films. She primarily retired from films in the late 1950s but continued to work in television.
Death and Legacy
Mona Freeman passed away on May 23, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California. Her contributions to film and television left a lasting impact, and she is remembered as a talented actress who navigated the challenges of Hollywood during her era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Face | 1953-01-02 | Mary Wilton |
| Together Again | 1944-12-23 | Diana Crandall |
| The Greatest Show on Earth | 1952-02-16 | Spectator (uncredited) |
| The Heiress | 1949-10-06 | Maria Almond |
| Danger Signal | 1945-11-21 | Anne Fenchurch |
| Jumping Jacks | 1952-06-11 | Betsy Carter |
| Dial 999 | 1955-12-01 | Terry Moffat Carradine |
| I Was a Shoplifter | 1950-05-13 | Faye Burton |
| Dragoon Wells Massacre | 1957-08-28 | Ann Bradley |
| Battle Cry | 1955-02-02 | Kathy |