Jean Porter

Acting

Biography

One of MGM's more vivacious secondary stars during the 40s, petite and lovely Jean Porter was born in Texas in 1922 but left the state at a young age to pursue her dream as an actress. Following some vaudeville experience, she made her uncredited film debut in 1939 (age 14) and slowly graduated to sweet-natured ingénues in light, wholesome "B" fare. Most were sentimental trifles, such as Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble (1944) and Easy to Wed (1946), or western action with such obvious titles as Heart of the Rio Grande (1942) and Home in Wyomin' (1942). Despite her promise and talent, none of her ...

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3.3

Climax!

Joan

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6.6

Sea Hunt

Unknown Role

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7.0

77 Sunset Strip

Unknown Role

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7.2

The Abbott and Costello Show

Jean Wilson

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood

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5.6

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood

Ruthie

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5.8

Bathing Beauty

Jean Allenwood

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6.2

Thrill of a Romance

Ga-Ga Bride (uncredited)

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8.0

The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood

Self

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6.3

The Left Hand of God

Mary Yin

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5.8

Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble

Katy Anderson

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Jean Porter

Biography