Coleen Gray

Coleen Gray's life began in Staplehurst, Nebraska, in the year 1922. Following her high school graduation, she pursued a degree in dramatics at Hamline University, ultimately earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Subsequently, she decided to embark on a journey across America, which led her to California, with a brief stop in La Jolla where she worked as a waitress for several weeks. After this interlude, she relocated to Los Angeles and enrolled in a drama school, where her exceptional performances caught the attention of a talent scout from 20th Century-Fox. Following a screen test, she signed a contract with the esteemed studio. Although Fox featured her in several notable films, including "Kiss of Death" (1947),"Nightmare Alley" (1947),and "The Razor's Edge" (1946),in which she demonstrated her acting prowess, many of the roles assigned to her failed to fully showcase her talent, thereby preventing her from achieving the level of stardom that was anticipated of her. Nevertheless, she amassed an impressive list of credits across various mediums, including film, television, radio, and the stage.