Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
February 21, 1915
Died
January 21, 1967 (age 51)
Place of Birth
Denton, Texas, USA
Also Known As
Clara Lou Sheridan
The "Oomph" Girl
Ann Sheridan
Biography
Ann Sheridan, or Clara Lou Sheridan, (February 21, 1915 - January 21, 1967) was an American actress.
She is best known for her roles in the films San Quentin (1937) with Humphrey Bogart, Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) with James Cagney and Bogart, They Drive by Night (1940) with George Raft and Bogart, City for Conquest (1940) with Cagney and Elia Kazan, The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) with Bette Davis, Kings Row (1942) with Ronald Reagan, Nora Prentiss (1947), and I Was a Male War Bride (1949) with Cary Grant.
Ann Sheridan Clip From Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood
VideoKnown For
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
TV
What's My Line?
Self
1950
TV
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
1950
TV
Lux Video Theatre
Linda Russell
1950
TV
Lux Video Theatre
Helen
1950
TV
Pistols 'n' Petticoats
Henrietta Hanks
1966
TV
Another World
1964
TV
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Ranch Owner
1951
TV
Armchair Theatre
Mary L.
1956
Film
Dodge City
Ruby Gilman
1939
Film
Angels with Dirty Faces
Laury Ferguson
1938
Film
Good Sam
Lucille 'Lu' Clayton
1948
Film
I Was a Male War Bride
Lt. Catherine Gates
1949
Film
Woman and the Hunter
Laura Dodds
1957
Film
Kings Row
Randy Monaghan
1942
Film
They Drive by Night
Cassie Hartley
1940
Film
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Lorraine Sheldon
1941
Film
The Opposite Sex
Amanda Penrose
1956
Film
Woman on the Run
Eleanor Johnson
1950
Film
Juke Girl
Lola Mears
1942
Filmography
2013FilmClassic Movie Bloopers: Uncensoredas Self (archive footage)1992FilmLegends of the Westas Ruby Gilman in 'Dodge City' (archive footage) (uncredited)1982FilmShowbiz Goes to Waras (archive footage)1973FilmThe Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawksas Self (archive footage)1969FilmThe Extraordinary Seamanas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1967FilmPistols 'n' Petticoatsas Henrietta 'Hank' Hanks1966TVPistols 'n' Petticoatsas Henrietta Hanks1964TVAnother World1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1957FilmWithout Incidentas Kathy1957FilmWoman and the Hunteras Laura Dodds1956FilmThe Opposite Sexas Amanda Penrose1956TVArmchair Theatreas Mary L.1956FilmCome Next Springas Bess Ballot1954FilmA Star Is Born World Premiereas Self1953FilmAppointment in Hondurasas Sylvia Sheppard1953FilmTake Me to Townas Vermillion O'Toole1952FilmJust Across the Streetas Henrietta Smith1952FilmSteel Townas 'Red' McNamara1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Ranch Owner1950FilmWoman on the Runas Eleanor Johnson1950TVLux Video Theatreas Linda Russell1950TVThe Colgate Comedy Houras Self1950FilmStellaas Stella Bevans1950TVWhat's My Line?as Self1949FilmI Was a Male War Brideas Lt. Catherine Gates1948FilmGood Samas Lucille 'Lu' Clayton1948FilmSilver Riveras Georgia Moore1947FilmBlow-Ups of 1947as Self1947FilmThe Unfaithfulas Christine Hunter1947FilmNora Prentissas Nora Prentiss1946FilmBlow-Ups of 1946as Self1946FilmOkay for Sound1946FilmOne More Tomorrowas Christie Sage1946FilmCinderella Jonesas Red Cross Nurse1944FilmThe Doughgirlsas Edna Stokes Cadman1944FilmShine on Harvest Moonas Nora Bayes1943FilmThank Your Lucky Starsas Self1943FilmEdge of Darknessas Karen Stensgard1942FilmBreakdowns of 1942as Self1942FilmGeorge Washington Slept Hereas Connie Fuller1942FilmWings for the Eagleas Roma Maple1942FilmJuke Girlas Lola Mears1942FilmKings Rowas Randy Monaghan1941FilmThe Man Who Came to Dinneras Lorraine Sheldon1941FilmBreakdowns of 1941as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1941FilmNavy Bluesas Marge 'Margie' Jordan1941FilmHoneymoon for Threeas Anne Rogers1940FilmBreakdowns of 1940as Self1940FilmCity for Conquestas Peggy Nash1940FilmThey Drive by Nightas Cassie Hartley1940FilmTorrid Zoneas Lee Donley1940FilmIt All Came Trueas Sarah Jane Ryan1940FilmCastle on the Hudsonas Kay Manners1939FilmAngels Wash Their Facesas Joy Ryan1939FilmIndianapolis Speedwayas Frankie Merrick1939FilmWinter Carnivalas Jill Baker1939FilmNaughty but Niceas Zelda Manion1939FilmDodge Cityas Ruby Gilman1939FilmScreen Snapshots Series 18, No. 8as Ann Sheridan1939FilmThey Made Me a Criminalas Goldie West1938FilmBreakdowns of 1938as Maxine (archive footage) (uncredited)1938FilmAngels with Dirty Facesas Laury Ferguson1938FilmBroadway Musketeersas Fay Reynolds1938FilmLetter of Introductionas Lydia Hoyt1938FilmCowboy from Brooklynas Maxine Chadwick1938FilmLittle Miss Thoroughbredas Madge Perry Morgan1938FilmOut Where the Stars Beginas Ann Sheridan1938FilmMystery Houseas Nurse Sarah Keate1938FilmThe Patient in Room 18as Sara Keate1937FilmShe Loved a Firemanas Marjorie Shannon1937FilmAlcatraz Islandas Flo Allen1937FilmThe Footloose Heiressas Kay Allyn1937FilmWine, Women and Horsesas Valerie1937FilmSan Quentinas May1937FilmThe Great O'Malleyas Judy Nolan1937FilmBlack Legionas Betty Grogan1936FilmSing Me a Love Songas Lola Parker (uncredited)1936FilmScreen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1)as Self1935FilmFighting Youthas Carol Arlington1935FilmHollywood Extra Girlas Genevieve1935FilmThe Crusadesas Christian Slave Girl (uncredited)1935FilmThe Glass Keyas Nurse1935FilmThe Red Blood of Courageas Elizabeth Henry1935FilmMississippias Schoolgirl (uncredited)1935FilmCar 99as Mary Adams1935FilmThe Fighting Westerneras Rita Ballard1935FilmRumbaas Chorus Girl (uncredited)1935FilmHome on the Rangeas Singer (as Clara Lou Sheridan)1935FilmEnter Madameas Flora's Shipboard Friend (as Clara Lou Sheridan)1934FilmOne Hour Lateas Girl (uncredited)1934FilmLimehouse Bluesas Bit Part (uncredited)1934FilmBehold My Wife!as Mary White1934FilmStar Night at the Cocoanut Groveas Sands of the Desert Model (uncredited)1934FilmReady for Loveas Priscilla at Basket Social1934FilmCollege Rhythmas Chorine / Gloves Salesgirl1934FilmMrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patchas Town Girl1934FilmThe Lemon Drop Kidas Minor Role (uncredited)1934FilmWagon Wheelsas Young Lady (uncredited)1934FilmYou Belong to Meas Wedding Party Guest1934FilmLadies Should Listenas Adele1934FilmThe Notorious Sophie Langas Mannequin (uncredited)1934FilmShoot the Worksas Hanratty's Secretary (uncredited)1934FilmKiss and Make-Upas Beautician (as Clara Lou Sheridan)1934FilmMany Happy Returnsas Chorine (uncredited)1934FilmMurder at the Vanitiesas Lou - Earl Carroll Girl (uncredited)1934FilmCome On, Marines!as Loretta1934FilmBoleroas (uncredited)1934FilmSearch for Beautyas Dallas Beauty Winner (uncredited)