Paula Drew was an American actress best known for her roles in Front Page Detective, Danger Zone, and Grounds for Marriage. Born Tamara Victoria Dubin on June 1, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, she left a notable mark in the entertainment industry.
Personal and Family Life
Paula Drew married Isaac Altshuler on May 4, 1949, but their marriage ended in divorce just a few months later on August 2, 1949. She graduated from Fordson Junior College in Michigan and pursued further education at the Julliard School of Music in New York. Before her acting career, she performed with the Detroit Light Civic Opera Company.
Death and Legacy
Paula Drew passed away on July 30, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her contributions to film and music continue to be remembered by fans of classic American cinema. Drew’s performances in the 1940s and 1950s highlight an era of entertainment that remains influential today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Slightly Scandalous | 1946-08-02 | Trudy Price |
| The Vigilantes Return | 1947-05-31 | Louise Holden |
| A Lady Without Passport | 1950-08-03 | Stewardess (uncredited) |
| Never Say Goodbye | 1946-11-09 | Barbara (uncredited) |
| Grounds for Marriage | 1951-01-12 | Helen |
| Her Kind of Man | 1946-05-11 | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Danger Zone | 1951-04-20 | Sheila Jason |