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Virginia Dale

Acting

2.4 Popularity Jul 01, 1917 (77 years old) Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

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Virginia Dale (July 1, 1917 – October 3, 1994) was an American film actress, who was born Virginia Paxton, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She appeared in a number of movies in the 1930s and 1940s, including Holiday Inn, and became particularly associated with...

Biography

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Virginia Dale (July 1, 1917 – October 3, 1994) was an American film actress, who was born Virginia Paxton, in Charlotte, North Carolina. She appeared in a number of movies in the 1930s and 1940s, including Holiday Inn, and became particularly associated with musicals. While working as one of the dancing Paxton Sisters in New York City, she was discovered by Darryl F. Zanuck who signed her to a contract with 20th Century Fox. She appeared in a number of movies in the late 1930s and 1940s, including Holiday Inn, in which she dances and sings with Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. In the 1950s, she worked mainly in television series such as The Adventures of Kit Carson, Highway Patrol, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. She left the movie business in 1958, but returned to acting for a few films in the 1980s. She never married nor had any children. Jean died in Burbank, California, and is interred in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills).

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Filmography 37

2006
1985
North and South TV

as 3rd Abolitionist

1984
His Mistress Movie

as Lillian

1974
That's Entertainment! Movie

as (archive footage)

1957
1951
Danger Zone Movie

as Claire Underwood

1948
Strike It Rich Movie

as Mabel

1948
Docks of New Orleans Movie

as Rene Blanchette

1947
Dragnet Movie

as Irene Trilling

1947
The Hucksters Movie

as Kimberly Receptionist

1947
Fall Guy Movie

as Marie

1943
Headin' for God's Country Movie

as Laurie Lane

1942
Holiday Inn Movie

as Lila Dixon

1941
World Premiere Movie

as Lee Morrisson

1941
Kiss the Boys Goodbye Movie

as Gwendolyn Abbott

Photos 1

Virginia Dale Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday July 01, 1917 (77 years old)
Died October 03, 1994
Place of Birth Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Also Known As Jean Dale, Phyllis Randall, Virginia Paxton
Years Active 1921 - 2006
Popularity 2.4
Career Stats
37 Total Credits
30 Movie Roles
7 TV Roles
1 Photos