Yvonne De Carlo was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Ten Commandments, The Munsters, and Band of Angels. Born as Margaret Yvonne Middleton on September 1, 1922, she became a significant figure in Hollywood during her career.
Personal and Family Life
Yvonne De Carlo was born in Vancouver, Canada. Her father left the family when she was just three years old, leading her mother to work as a waitress. Yvonne’s mother encouraged her interest in acting and enrolled her in dance and dramatic classes. She had two children, Michael and Bruce Morgan, from her marriage to Bob Morgan.
Career Highlights
Yvonne began her Hollywood career in the 1940s after moving to Los Angeles. She initially took small roles and faced many challenges before landing her breakout role in Salome, Where She Danced in 1945. Throughout the late 1940s and 1950s, she starred in several successful films, eventually gaining fame for her performance as Sephora in The Ten Commandments.
Death and Legacy
Yvonne De Carlo passed away on January 8, 2007, from natural causes at the age of 84 in Woodland Hills, California. She is remembered as a versatile actress who successfully transitioned from film to television, particularly for her iconic role in The Munsters. Her contributions to cinema and television continue to be celebrated.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Munsters’ Revenge | 1981-02-27 | Lily Munster |
| The Seven Minutes | 1971-07-23 | Constance Cumberland |
| Criss Cross | 1949-02-04 | Anna |
| The Ten Commandments | 1956-10-05 | Sephora |
| Oscar | 1991-04-26 | Aunt Rosa |
| Brute Force | 1947-07-16 | Gina Ferrara |
| Silent Scream | 1979-11-23 | Mrs. Engels |
| Guyana: Crime of the Century | 1979-09-20 | Susan Ames |
| Munster, Go Home! | 1966-06-15 | Lily Munster |
| Satan’s Cheerleaders | 1977-03-18 | Emmy Bubb |
| Blazing Stewardesses | 1975-06-01 | Honey Morgan |
| The girl Who Took the West | 1949-09-20 | Calamity Jane |
| And many others… |