Born in a rural setting in the state of Kentucky, she and her family made the decision to relocate to the bustling borough of Brooklyn, where her father pursued a career as a businessman. Following her high school graduation, she was encouraged by her friends to participate in a singing competition hosted by a local radio station. Her exceptional performance in this contest caught the attention of many, and she was soon working professionally as a singer during the tumultuous period of World War II. It was during this time that she gained widespread recognition and was eventually discovered. After making her debut in the film industry in 1945, she found herself frequently cast in roles that showcased her charm and innocence, often portraying best friends, starlets, good girls, and secretaries throughout her three-decade long career in film and television. Eventually, she decided to leave the spotlight and dedicate her life to her loved ones and her faith, focusing on family and religious causes in the 1960s and beyond.
Personal Details
BornOct 7, 1922 Cairo, Illinois, USA
Spouse
David Shelley
( Nov 1, 1955 to Apr 8, 1982 )George O'Hanlon
( Aug 6, 1949 to Feb 1, 1952 )Joe E. Lewis
( Mar 31, 1946 to Aug 2, 1949 )
Parents
- William Joseph Moffitt Jr.
- Lucien Paul Haworth
- Grace Lee Tegethoff
- William McLean
- Nettie Mae Stultz
Relatives
- Jeanette Haworth (Driscoll) (Sibling)
- William Harman Haworth (Sibling)
- Geoffrey Going (Niece or Nephew)
Biography
Career
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1964

Surf Party as Pauline Lowell
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1952

Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick as Soubrette
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1950

Convicted as Bertie Williams
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In a Lonely Place as Mildred Atkinson
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1948

Are You with It? as Bunny La Fleur
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1947

Daisy Kenyon as Mary Angelus
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I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now as Lulu Madison
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1946

Johnny Comes Flying Home as Ann Cummings
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1945

Doll Face as Frankie Porter