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Jayne MansfieldAmerican film actress, Hollywood sex bomb of the 50s and 60s.
Date of Birth: 19.04.1933
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Jane Mansfield
Jane Mansfield, born Vera Jane Palmer on April 19, 1933, was an American film and theater actress and a Hollywood sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s. She was the recipient of several awards including the Golden Globe, Theatre World Award, and Golden Laurel.
Early Life and Education
Jane Mansfield was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA. When she was three years old, her father, Herbert William Palmer, passed away from a heart attack. Jane and her mother, Vera Palmer, then moved to Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
In 1950, Jane secretly married Paul Mansfield and took his last name. The couple relocated to Austin, Texas, where Jane pursued her studies in dramatic arts at Southern Methodist University and later at Texas University. Inspired by Marilyn Monroe, who had already become a prominent figure in the film industry, Jane decided to create her own sex symbol image by simply changing her hair color. She went on to win numerous beauty contests in Texas, including titles like "Miss Flashbulb," "Miss Magnesium Lamp," and "Miss Fire Alarm."
Acting Career
In 1953, Jane Mansfield made her stage debut in a small role in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." The following year, she and her husband moved to Los Angeles, where Jane continued her acting studies at the University of California. Following in the footsteps of her idol Marilyn Monroe, Jane posed for Playboy magazine in 1955. That same year, she appeared in two plays at the Pasadena Playhouse, "Female Jungle" and "Pete Kelly's Blues." Her talent caught the attention of producers, and she eventually landed a role in the Broadway production of "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?".
In 1956, Jane made her film debut in "The Girl Can't Help It." Her performance in the movie established her not only as a voluptuous blonde but also as a professional actress. In the following year, she won a Golden Globe award for her role in the film "The Wayward Bus."
Personal Life and Tragic Death
Despite her promising career, Jane Mansfield's popularity waned after the death of Marilyn Monroe, as the era of voluptuous blonde bombshells lost its appeal. Nevertheless, she continued to captivate audiences with her charm. Rumors circulated about her romantic escapades, her rebellious breasts that often escaped from her revealing dresses at high-profile events, her fascination with Satanism, and her collection of sexy lingerie. While some of these rumors may have held some truth, it is worth noting that Jane had an IQ of 163, and she often joked, "Unfortunately, men only love my 95-60-90."
Jane Mansfield was married three times and had five children. Sadly, she was killed in a car accident on June 29, 1967, at the age of 34.
