Sandra Spence
Sandra Spence | |
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 Spence with Mike Stokey in Pantomime Quiz, 1952 | |
| Born | Nettie Jane Fowler May 22, 1925 Olympia, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | February 13, 1974 (aged 48) |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actress |
| Years active | 1948–1957 |
Nettie Jane Fowler (May 22, 1925 – February 13, 1974) was an American film and television actress.[1][2] She was known for playing the role of "Janet Culver" in the first season of the American adventure and drama television series Whirlybirds.[3]
Career[edit]
Born in Olympia, Washington. Spence began her career in 1948, where she played the uncredited role of a model in the film If You Knew Susie.[4] She appeared in the game show television series Pantomime Quiz.[5] Spence also appeared in the film The Noose Hangs High, where she played the uncredited role of the "Dentist's Assistant".[4] She appeared in films, such as, Woman of the North Country, Words and Music, Fighting Coast Guard, East Side, West Side, Duchess of Idaho and Annie Get Your Gun.[4] Her final film credit was from the 1955 film Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki.[4]
Spence played the role of "Burma" in the adventure television series Terry and the Pirates.[6][7] Spence joined the cast of the new syndicated adventure and drama television series Whirlybirds, in which she played the role of "Janet Culver".[3] She was replaced by actress, Nancy Hale, who played the role of "Helen Carter" after the first season.[3]
She worked as an antique seller.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "There's No Antique!". Long Beach Press-Telegram. Long Beach, California. January 8, 1955. p. 9. Retrieved February 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Actress Cuts Ribbons". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. September 29, 1953. p. 33. Retrieved February 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Terrace, Vincent (October 1, 1993). Television Character and Story Facts: Over 110,000 Details from 1,008 Shows, 1945-1992. McFarland. p. 483. ISBN 9780899508917 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d "Sandra Spence". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ Ellingson, Steve (April 24, 1952). "Want company? Plan quiet evening". Daily News. Los Angeles, California. p. 14. Retrieved February 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cox, Jim (June 14, 2015). Radio Crime Fighters: More Than 300 Programs from the Golden Age. McFarland. p. 252. ISBN 9781476612270 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Antiques Exhibit Will Open Today". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. May 20, 1954. p. 23. Retrieved February 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
