Pamela Duncan was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Undead, Attack of the Crab Monsters, and My Gun Is Quick. She gained attention in the 1950s as a “B” level performer in cult films and television shows.
Personal and Family Life
Pamela Duncan was born Phyllis Rita DeSimone on December 28, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York. She was known for her beauty and won several local beauty pageants before pursuing an acting career. Little is known about her personal life, and she did not leave behind any immediate family upon her passing.
Career Highlights
Her film career began with a small role in Whistling Hills (1951), and she went on to star in a number of films, particularly in the horror and sci-fi genres. In addition to her film work, Duncan appeared in numerous popular television series, especially Westerns and crime dramas. Despite a brief period of fame, her acting career declined in the early 1960s, leading her to step away from the spotlight.
Death and Legacy
Pamela Duncan lived in the Lillian Booth Actors’ Fund of America Home in Englewood, New Jersey, for the last decade of her life. She passed away on November 11, 2005, due to complications from a stroke. Although she had a relatively short career, her cult film roles earned her a place in the history of B-movie cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Men from Now | 1956-08-04 | Señorita Nellie |
| Attack of the Crab Monsters | 1957-02-10 | Dr. Martha ‘Marti’ Hunter |
| The Undead | 1957-03-01 | Diana Love / Helene |
| Confidence Girl | 1952-06-20 | Braddock’s Nurse |
| Gun Battle at Monterey | 1957-10-27 | Maria Salvador |
| Curtain Call | 2000-06-13 | |
| Wish You Were Here | 1987-07-24 | Fish and Chip Shop Van Customer |
| Lawless Cowboys | 1951-11-07 | Nora Clayton |
| Whistling Hills | 1951-10-06 | Cora – Waitress |
| My Gun Is Quick | 1957-08-01 | Velda |