Jean Hale
Jean Hale (born Carol Jane Hale;[1] December 27, 1938 – August 3, 2021) was an American actress.
Jean Hale | |
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_(cropped).jpg.webp) Hale in a 1964 publicity photo | |
| Born | Carol Jane Hale December 27, 1938 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 2021 (aged 82) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Education | Skidmore College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1960–1991 |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 3, including Quincy Coleman |
Early years
Hale was born in Salt Lake City and attended Skidmore College, where she studied drama.[2]
Film and television
In films, Hale played Miriam Stark in Taggart (1964), Cheryl Barker in The Oscar (1966), Myrtle in The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) and Lisa in In Like Flint (1967). She also appeared in several television shows in the 1960s. She made two 1965 appearances on Perry Mason; in both roles she played Perry's client: Reggie Lansfield in "The Case of the Murderous Mermaid," (Season 8, Episode 23) and Carla Chaney in "The Case of the Laughing Lady." Other television appearances include The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Batman, Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, Bonanza, The Fugitive, Hawaii Five-O, McHale's Navy, My Favorite Martian ("The Atom Misers", air date 12/15/63), The Men from Shiloh in 1971, Hogan's Heroes, and The Wild Wild West.
Personal life
Her parents were Stanton G and Doris (Norrell) Hale. Jean Hale was raised a Mormon.[1]
She married Dabney Coleman in 1961. They had three children: Quincy Coleman, Randy Coleman, and Kelly Johns.[1] They divorced in 1984.[3]
Hale died of natural causes on August 3, 2021, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 82.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Violent Midnight | Carol Bishop | |
| 1963 | My Favorite Martian | Jenine Carter | |
| 1964 | Taggart | Miriam Stark | |
| 1964 | Felicia | ||
| 1965 | McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force | Sgt. Madge Collins | |
| 1965 | Perry Mason | Carla Chaney / Reggie Lansfield | 2 episodes |
| 1966 | The Oscar | Cheryl Barker | |
| 1967 | In Like Flint | Lisa | |
| 1967 | The St. Valentine's Day Massacre | Myrtle | |
| 1987 | Pals | Muffy | TV movie |
| 1990 | Thanksgiving Day | Melanie Crandall | TV movie |
| 1991 | Lies Before Kisses | Veronica | TV movie, (final film role) |
References
- "Jean Hale - The Private Life and Times of Jean Hale. Jean Hale Pictures". www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com.
- "Film Stars Will Appear At Edwards". The Post-Standard. New York, Syracuse. March 15, 1967. p. 12. Retrieved April 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Jean Hale - the Private Life and Times of Jean Hale. Jean Hale Pictures".
- Barnes, Mike. "Jean Hale, Actress in 'In Like Flint' and 'Batman,' Dies at 82". The Hollywood Reporter.
