Sara Shane was an American actress known for her roles in Magnificent Obsession, Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure, and Affair in Havana. She had a career that spanned several decades, starting from the late 1940s.
Personal and Family Life
Sara Shane was born Elaine Molloy Sterling on May 18, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. She began her career as a model before moving to Hollywood to pursue acting. Shane was married to William Irving Hollingsworth Jr. from 1949 until their divorce in 1958, with whom she had one child. She was also known for her resilience, having overcome health challenges after contracting dengue fever while living in Haiti.
Career Highlights
Shane’s acting career started with small roles in MGM musicals, but she eventually changed her professional name and signed with Universal-International to take on bigger parts. Throughout the late 1950s and early 1960s, she appeared in notable television shows, including Dragnet and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Her performance in Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure was particularly memorable, showcasing her talent.
Death and Legacy
Sara Shane passed away on July 31, 2022, in Gold Coast, Australia. After stepping away from acting, she focused on writing, producing books that promoted healthy living. Her dedication to health studies and authorship left a lasting impression beyond her film career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Magnificent Obsession | 1954-08-07 | Valerie Daniels |
| Affair in Havana | 1957-10-01 | Lorna Mallabee |
| Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure | 1959-07-08 | Angie |
| Three Bad Sisters | 1956-01-01 | Lorna Craig |
| The King and Four Queens | 1956-12-21 | Oralie McDade |
| Daddy Long Legs | 1955-05-05 | Pat |
| Sign of the Pagan | 1954-11-24 | Myra |
| Easter Parade | 1948-07-08 | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Julia Misbehaves | 1948-08-08 | |
| Neptune’s Daughter | 1949-06-10 | |
| Johnny Moccasin | 1956-06-06 | Sue Easton |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Helen Barrow |
| The Outer Limits | 1963-09-16 | Ethel Meridith |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Loretta Burns |