Born 1925 in Barstow, California, American actress Jeanne Crain was known for her roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s. She appeared in a variety of films, often playing the girl-next-door or romantic lead. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her title role in Pinky (1949).
Some of her notable works include In the Meantime, Darling (1944), State Fair (1945), Leave Her to Heaven (1945), Centennial Summer (1946), Margie (1946), Apartment for Peggy (1948), A Letter to Three Wives (1949), Cheaper by the Dozen (1950), People Will Talk (1951), Man Without a Star (1955), Gentlemen Marry Brunettes (1955), The Fastest Gun Alive (1956), and The Joker Is Wild (1957).
Crain was known for her beauty, charm, and versatility, and she received critical acclaim for her performances in both dramatic and light-hearted roles. She retired from acting in 1972 and passed away in 2003. Take a look at these gorgeous photos to see the beauty of young Jeanne Crain from the 1940s and 1950s.
