Laraine Day Biography
Born as | La Raine Johnson |
Occup. | Actress |
From | USA |
Spouse | Leo Durocher |
Born | October 13, 1920 Roosevelt, Utah, USA |
Died | November 10, 2007 Indian Wells, California, USA |
Cause | Heart failure |
Aged | 87 years |
Laraine Day, birthed La Raine Johnson on October 13, 1920, in Roosevelt, Utah, was a noticeable American actress best recognized for her performances in different movies during the 1940s and 1950s. Day had an effective acting occupation that spanned over four years as well as consisted of duties in film, television, and movie theater.
Day's interest in acting began at an early age, and it was supported by her family members, specifically her mother, Ada Mae Johnson. Although Day was one of 8 siblings, she stood out because of her appeal, skill, as well as strong job ethic. Consequently, after the household transferred to Long Beach, California, in the 1930s, Day began sharpening her acting skills through neighborhood theater productions.
Her skill quickly caught the interest of Hollywood manufacturers, bring about her signing an agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in 1939. Originally, Day appeared in small roles in numerous films, such as "Stablemates" and "Fast and Furious". However, her innovation function can be found in 1941 with the movie "Dr. Kildare's Crisis", in which she depicted the persisting personality of Nurse Mary Lamont. The movie belonged to the preferred Dr. Kildare clinical drama collection, as well as Day's efficiency in numerous installments of the series gained her substantial acknowledgment and acclaim.
Throughout the 1940s, Day starred in several significant movie, showcasing her flexibility as an actress. In 1944, she depicted the leading girl in the
Alfred Hitchcock film "Foreign Correspondent". Other remarkable looks throughout this duration include roles in "The Story of Dr. Wassell", based on real tale of a World War II hero, and also "My Son, My Son", a dramatization in which she played a grieving mommy.
Regardless of her effective film profession, Day experienced some disturbance in her individual life. She was wed three times, with her second hubby being
Leo Durocher, the well-known supervisor of the Brooklyn Dodgers and also later on the New York Giants. This marital relationship brought about Day's regular appearance at baseball video games as well as prominent label "The First Lady of Baseball".
Day transitioned to tv operate in the 1950s, showing up in popular collection such as "The
Loretta Young Show" as well as "The Ford Television Theatre". She proceeded acting largely on tv with the 1960s and also into the 1970s, further expanding her diverse range of acting debts. Day also functioned as a host for a tv talk show, "The Laraine Day Show", where she spoke with countless stars as well as somebodies.
Throughout her job, Day gained numerous awards as well as acknowledgments, including a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On November 10, 2007, she passed away in Ivins, Utah, at the age of 87 after struggling with numerous wellness problems. Despite her death, Laraine Day stays a famous figure, commemorated for her ability, exciting presence, and lasting influence on the movie and also tv markets.
Our collection contains 5 quotes who is written / told by Laraine.
Related authors: Leo Durocher (Athlete), Loretta Young (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Alfred Hitchcock (Director)
Filmography:
- 1938 Painted Desert (Western, Romance)
- 1938 Border G-Man (Western)
- 1938 Scandal Street (Drama)
- 1939 The Secret of Dr. Kildare (Drama)
- 1939 Tarzan Finds a Son! (Action, Adventure)
- 1939 Arizona Legion (Romance, Western)
- 1939 Calling Dr. Kildare (Drama)
- 1939 Sergeant Madden (Crime, Drama)
- 1940 My Son, My Son! (Drama, Romance)
- 1940 I Take This Woman (Drama, Romance)
- 1940 Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (Drama)
- 1940 Dr. Kildare Goes Home (Drama)
- 1940 Foreign Correspondent (Action, Mystery, Thriller, War)
- 1940 And One Was Beautiful (Romance, Drama)
- 1940 Dr. Kildare's Crisis (Drama)
- 1941 The Trial of Mary Dugan (Drama)
- 1941 Unholy Partners (Crime, Drama, Romance)
- 1941 Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (Drama)
- 1941 The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (Drama)
- 1941 Kathleen (Comedy, Drama, Romance)
- 1941 The Bad Man (Comedy, Western)
- 1942 Mister Gardenia Jones (Documentary)
- 1942 Journey for Margaret (Drama, War)
- 1942 Fingers at the Window (Mystery, Thriller)
- 1942 A Yank on the Burma Road (Drama, War, Adventure)
- 1943 Mr. Lucky (Comedy, Romance)
- 1944 The Story of Dr. Wassell (Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War)
- 1944 Bride by Mistake (Comedy)
- 1945 Keep Your Powder Dry (Drama, War)
- 1945 Those Endearing Young Charms (Romance, Comedy, Drama)
- 1946 The Locket (Drama, Crime)
- 1947 Tycoon (Action, Drama, Romance)
- 1948 My Dear Secretary (Drama, Romance, Comedy)
- 1949 Without Honor (Drama, Crime)
- 1950 The Woman on Pier 13 (Drama, Thriller)
- 1954 The High and the Mighty (Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller)
- 1956 Three for Jamie Dawn
- 1956 Toy Tiger (Comedy)
- 1958 Swiss Family Robinson (Adventure, TV Movie)
- 1960 The 3rd Voice (Drama, Thriller, Crime)
- 1975 Murder on Flight 502 (Drama, Action, Thriller, Mystery, TV Movie)
- 1978 Return to Fantasy Island (Fantasy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie)
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