Yvette Duguay was an American actress born June 24, 1932, in Marseille, France. She is best known for her roles in The Cimarron Kid, The Shanghai Story, and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Duguay passed away on October 14, 1986, in Marina del Rey, California.
Personal and Family Life
Yvette Duguay was born into a family of wine merchants and moved to the United States when she was an infant. She settled in Paterson, New Jersey, with her parents. Throughout her life, she was married three times, to Hal Paiss, John F. Sheeley, and Robert C. Anderson. Duguay had three children from her marriage to Hal Paiss.
Career Highlights
Yvette started her acting career at a young age, making her Broadway debut at just seven years old alongside Walter Huston. In 1951, she was signed by Universal-International and gained a significant salary for her work. Duguay also entertained U.S. soldiers during the Korean War, showcasing her talents beyond film and theater.
Death and Legacy
Yvette Duguay died on October 14, 1986, after battling bladder cancer. After her passing, her body was cremated in Compton, California, but her ashes remain in an unknown location. Her contributions to film and theater, especially during the 1950s, left a mark in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The People Against O’Hara | 1951-09-01 | Mrs. Katrina Lanzetta |
| The Cimarron Kid | 1952-01-13 | Cimarron Rose Adams (as Yvette Dugay) |
| Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves | 1944-01-14 | Young Amara |
| Francis Covers the Big Town | 1953-06-10 | Maria Scola |
| The Shanghai Story | 1954-09-01 | Leah De Verno |
| Hiawatha | 1952-12-28 | Minnehaha |
| Domino Kid | 1957-10-01 | Rosita |
| Song of Texas | 1943-06-14 | Rosetta |
| Cattle Queen of Montana | 1954-11-18 | Starfire (as Yvette Dugay) |
| The Great Impersonation | 1942-12-18 | French Child |
| Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case | 1943-05-08 | Aggie (uncredited) |
| Tennessee Champ | 1954-03-03 | Blossom |