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Virginia ValeAmerican film actress
Date of Birth: 20.05.1920
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Virginia Vale
Early Life and CareerVirginia Vale, born as Dorothy Howe on May 20, 1920, in Dallas, Texas, USA, was an American film actress. She started her career by appearing in minor roles in several films under her real name. However, she took on the responsibility of portraying other characters, such as race car driver Beverly Blake, in William Bodine's action film 'Blonde Comet' in 1941.
The Pseudonym
Dorothy adopted the pseudonym 'Virginia Vale' when she participated in the national talent search contest 'Gateway to Hollywood', organized by producer Jesse Lasky. This name was inspired by the real Virginia Vale, a columnist who wrote about the film industry in multiple publications simultaneously, causing a scandal. Interestingly, Vale's participation in the contest led to the exclusion of future renowned actress Ronda Fleming.
Filmography
During her career, Virginia appeared in various films, including Wesley Ruggles' comedy 'True Confession' alongside Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray, Cecil B. DeMille's historical drama 'The Buccaneer,' and the Oscar-winning musical 'The Big Broadcast of 1938.' Her filmography also includes Robert Florey's drama 'King of Alcatraz' starring Gale Patrick and Lloyd Nolan, David Howard's western 'The Marshal of Mesa City,' the crime drama 'Crime, Inc.' with Leo Carrillo, and the comedy 'A Panic in the Parlor'. She portrayed Flo in the 1939 crime drama 'Persons in Hiding,' Molly Matthews in the 1940 western 'Bullet Code,' and Señorita Carlos in the 1942 short film.
Life after Acting
After leaving the film industry, Virginia became an executive secretary at the American aerospace corporation 'Lockheed' and served as a judge in the United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA). She was honored as a distinguished judge after fifty years of service in the USFSA. Prior to evaluating other skaters' performances, she briefly participated in ice skating competitions herself. Her moments in both the film and figure skating world were showcased during the 2002 US Figure Skating Championships, and in 2007, a memorial prize in her name was established for the 'most outstanding achievements' at the California Championships.
