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Jean Porter‌

Gender

Female

Birthday

calendar1922-12-08

Popularity

star1.5

Jean Porter

Cisco, Texas, USA

Jean Porter

Cisco, Texas, USA

Gender

Female

Birthday

calendar1922-12-08

Popularity

star1.5

Biography

One of MGM's more vivacious secondary stars during the 40s, petite and lovely Jean Porter was born in Texas in 1925 but left the state while young 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 approximately 30 films managed to set her apart and top stardom remained elusive. Jean's finest screen roles probably came with The Youngest Profession (1943) and Till the End of Time (1946), where she met future husband, director Edward Dmytryk. They married in 1948 and had three children: Richard, Victoria and Rebecca, the latter becoming a wildlife rescuer and rehabilitator. Not long into their marriage, Dmytryk was branded a Communist as one of the "Hollywood Ten" (he was admittedly once a member of The American Communist Party) and the next decade or so would be a dark period of time for them. Unable to work, the blacklisted director moved his family to England where he found some employment. In 1951, however, Dmytryk decided to return to the States and was jailed for six months before giving testimony and being granted a reprieve. As a result, he was allowed to return to directing. Jean's last film, in fact, would be The Left Hand of God (1955) starring Humphrey Bogart and Gene Tierney, which was directed by her husband. Throughout their ordeal Jean and Edward remained a loyal couple and in later years wrote a book together "On Screen Acting" in 1984. Happily married until his death at age 90 of heart and kidney failure in 1999, Jean continues to be a regular attendee of film-related events and a by-line contributor for "Classic Images," the popular magazine for old-styled film fans, in which she reminisces of Hollywood back then. Date of Birth 8 December 1922, Cisco, Texas

Movie Credits

Cry Danger

Cry Danger‌
star6.7
calendar 1951

Bathing Beauty

Bathing Beauty‌
star5.7
calendar 1944

The Left Hand of God

The Left Hand of God‌
star6.3
calendar 1955

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood‌
star5.7
calendar 1945

Sweet Genevieve

Sweet Genevieve‌
star4.5
calendar 1947

Till the End of Time

Till the End of Time‌
star6.7
calendar 1946

Nazty Nuisance

Nazty Nuisance‌
star3.6
calendar 1943

About Face

About Face‌
star5.0
calendar 1942

The Youngest Profession

The Youngest Profession‌
star5.2
calendar 1943

Heart of the Rio Grande

Heart of the Rio Grande‌
star8.0
calendar 1942

San Fernando Valley

San Fernando Valley‌
star0.0
calendar 1944

Better Not Roll Those Eyes

Better Not Roll Those Eyes‌
star0.0
calendar 1942

Two Pair of Shoes

Two Pair of Shoes‌
star0.0
calendar 1942

What Next, Corporal Hargrove?

What Next, Corporal Hargrove?‌
star2.0
calendar 1945

Roller Derby Girl

Roller Derby Girl‌
star5.5
calendar 1949

That Hagen Girl

That Hagen Girl‌
star5.2
calendar 1947

Twice Blessed

Twice Blessed‌
star6.0
calendar 1945

Kentucky Jubilee

Kentucky Jubilee‌
star5.5
calendar 1951

The Under-Pup

The Under-Pup‌
star6.0
calendar 1939

The Gambling Sex

The Gambling Sex‌
star6.0
calendar 1932

Calaboose

Calaboose‌
star0.0
calendar 1943

Betty Co-Ed

Betty Co-Ed‌
star0.0
calendar 1946

Inside Information

Inside Information‌
star5.5
calendar 1934

Fall In

Fall In‌
star5.0
calendar 1942

Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble

Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble‌
star5.7
calendar 1944

Two Blondes and a Redhead

Two Blondes and a Redhead‌
star4.0
calendar 1947

One Million B.C.

One Million B.C.‌
star5.8
calendar 1940

Kiss the Boys Goodbye

Kiss the Boys Goodbye‌
star5.0
calendar 1941

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break‌
star6.8
calendar 1941

G.I. Jane

G.I. Jane‌
star6.0
calendar 1951

Little Miss Broadway

Little Miss Broadway‌
star0.0
calendar 1947

Thrill of a Romance

Thrill of a Romance‌
star6.2
calendar 1945

Song and Dance Man

Song and Dance Man‌
star0.0
calendar 1936

Hellzapoppin'

Hellzapoppin'‌
star7.1
calendar 1941

Tv Credits

77 Sunset Strip

77 Sunset Strip‌
star6.7
calendar 1958

Sea Hunt

Sea Hunt‌
star6.5
calendar 1958

Climax!

Climax!‌
star2.7
calendar 1954

The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood

The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood‌
star8.0
calendar 1987