Jean Porter

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 8, 1922

Died

January 13, 2018 (age 95)

Place of Birth

Cisco, Texas, USA

Also Known As

Jean Dmytryk

Джин Портер

Джин Дмитрык

Bennie Jean Porter

Jean Porter

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 approximately 30 films managed to set her apart and top stardom remained elusive. Jean's finest screen roles perhaps 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 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 called "On Screen Acting" in 1984. Happily married until his death at age 90 of heart and kidney failure in 1999, Jean continued to be a regular attendee of film-related events and a by-line contributor for "Classic Images", a popular magazine for classic film fans, in which she reminisced about Old Hollywood. She died in 2018 at the age of 95.

Known For

Filmography

1987TVThe RKO Story: Tales From Hollywoodas Self1958TV77 Sunset Strip1958TVSea Hunt1955FilmThe Left Hand of Godas Mary Yin1954TVClimax!as Joan1954FilmRacing Bloodas Lucille Mitchell1952TVThe Abbott and Costello Showas Jean Wilson1951FilmG.I. Janeas Jan Smith1951FilmKentucky Jubileeas Sally Shannon1951FilmCry Dangeras Darlene LaVonne1949FilmRoller Derby Girl1947FilmTwo Blondes and a Redheadas Catherine Abbott1947FilmThat Hagen Girlas Sharon Bailey1947FilmSweet Genevieveas Genevieve1947FilmLittle Miss Broadwayas Judy Gibson1946FilmBetty Co-Edas Joanne Leeds1946FilmTill the End of Timeas Helen Ingersoll1945FilmWhat Next, Corporal Hargrove?as Jeanne Quidoc1945FilmBud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywoodas Ruthie1945FilmTwice Blessedas Kitty1945FilmThrill of a Romanceas Ga-Ga Bride (uncredited)1944FilmSan Fernando Valleyas Betty Lou Kenyon1944FilmBathing Beautyas Jean Allenwood1944FilmAndy Hardy's Blonde Troubleas Katy Anderson1943FilmNazty Nuisanceas Kela1943FilmThe Youngest Professionas Patricia Drew1943FilmCalabooseas Major Barabara1942FilmFall Inas Joan1942FilmBetter Not Roll Those Eyes1942FilmAbout Faceas Sally1942FilmTwo Pair of Shoes1942FilmHeart of the Rio Grandeas Pudge1941FilmHellzapoppin'as Chorine (uncredited)1941FilmNever Give a Sucker an Even Breakas Passerby (uncredited)1941FilmKiss the Boys Goodbyeas Girl Going to Audition (uncredited)1940FilmOne Million B.C.as Shell Person - Loana's Sister1939FilmThe Under-Pupas Penguin Girl1936FilmSong and Dance Manas Girl (uncredited)1932FilmThe Gambling Sexas Classmate

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