Jeanette Nolan American actress Date of Birth: 30.12.1911 Country: USA

1. Biography of Jeanette Nolan
2. Early Career
3. Television Career
4. Awards and Later Career
5. Personal Life and Legacy

Biography of Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan was an American actress born in Los Angeles, California. After finishing school, she decided to pursue a career in acting. Her early performances took place at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California, and she also made her radio debut in the production of "Omar Khayyam," the first intercontinental broadcast of KHJ station.

Early Career

Nolan made her film debut in 1948, in the movie "Macbeth," based on Shakespeare's play. Although the film and her performance received mostly positive reviews, she was often cast in supporting roles afterwards. Fans of the film noir genre may remember her portrayal of a police officer's wife in Fritz Lang's "The Big Heat." Her last role was in Robert Redford's "The Horse Whisperer" in 1998.

Television Career

Throughout her career, Nolan appeared in around 300 television roles. She had the opportunity to work in Brian Keith's first series, "Crusader," and Rod Cameron's project, "State Trooper." From 1959 to 1960, she played the role of Annette Deveraux in the CBS series "Hotel de Paree" alongside Earl Holliman, Judi Meredith, and Strother Martin. She also made appearances in episodes of "Perry Mason" and "Wagon Train," where her husband, John McIntire, also appeared.

Awards and Later Career

Nolan received four Emmy nominations throughout her career. In 1974, she starred with Dack Rambo in the CBS project "Dirty Sally," a spin-off of the popular western series "Gunsmoke." She also had a role in the short film "Peege" in 1972. In the mid-80s, she appeared in the series "Night Court" with Harry Anderson and in 1990, she worked with Judd Hirsch in the project "Dear John." She also made guest appearances in popular shows such as "Columbo" and "The Golden Girls."

Personal Life and Legacy

In 1935, Nolan married John McIntire, a star of the popular 60s series "Wagon Train." Their marriage lasted an impressive 56 years until McIntire's death in 1991. They had two children, one of whom, Tim McIntire, became an actor known for his role as DJ Alan Freed in the 1978 film "American Hot Wax." Jeanette Nolan passed away on June 5, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, due to a heart attack.