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Jan Sterling

Bio: Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the 1950s, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The High and the Mighty (1954) as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination
Born: Sun, Apr 03 1921
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Mar 26 2004
Jan Sterling is 82 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dangerous Company
Dangerous Company
Jan Sterling was 60 in Dangerous Company as 'Ray's Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1982
Poster of First Monday in October
First Monday in October
Jan Sterling was 60 in First Monday in October as 'Christine Snow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of My Kidnapper, My Love
My Kidnapper, My Love
Jan Sterling was 59 in My Kidnapper, My Love as 'Letty Fairlain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1980
Poster of Having Babies
Having Babies
Jan Sterling was 55 in Having Babies as 'Mrs. Fontreil'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1976
Poster of Sammy Somebody
Sammy Somebody
Jan Sterling was 55 in Sammy Somebody
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1976
Poster of The Minx
The Minx
Jan Sterling was 48 in The Minx as 'Louise Baxter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of The Angry Breed
The Angry Breed
Jan Sterling was 47 in The Angry Breed as 'Gloria Patton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1968
Poster of The Incident
The Incident
Jan Sterling was 46 in The Incident as 'Muriel Purvis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1967
Poster of American in Paris
American in Paris
Jan Sterling was 43 in American in Paris as 'Gloria Miles'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1964
Poster of Love in a Goldfish Bowl
Love in a Goldfish Bowl
Jan Sterling was 40 in Love in a Goldfish Bowl as 'Sandra Slide'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1961
Poster of Kathy O'
Kathy O'
Jan Sterling was 37 in Kathy O' as 'Celeste Saunders'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of High School Confidential!
High School Confidential!
Jan Sterling was 37 in High School Confidential! as 'Arlene Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1958
Poster of The Female Animal
The Female Animal
Jan Sterling was 36 in The Female Animal as 'Lily Frayne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1958
Poster of Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Jan Sterling was 36 in Slaughter on 10th Avenue as 'Madge Pitts'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall
Jan Sterling was 35 in The Harder They Fall as 'Beth Willis'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 08 1956
Poster of 1984
1984
Jan Sterling was 34 in 1984 as 'Julia of the Outer Party'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1956
Poster of Man with the Gun
Man with the Gun
Jan Sterling was 34 in Man with the Gun as 'Nelly Bain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1955
Poster of Female on the Beach
Female on the Beach
Jan Sterling was 34 in Female on the Beach as 'Amy Rawlinson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1955
Poster of Women's Prison
Women's Prison
Jan Sterling was 33 in Women's Prison as 'Brenda Martin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1955
Poster of The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
Jan Sterling was 33 in The Human Jungle as 'Mary Abbott'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1954
Poster of Return from the Sea
Return from the Sea
Jan Sterling was 33 in Return from the Sea as 'Frieda'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1954
Poster of The High and the Mighty
The High and the Mighty
Jan Sterling was 33 in The High and the Mighty as 'Sally McKee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1954
Poster of Alaska Seas
Alaska Seas
Jan Sterling was 32 in Alaska Seas as 'Nicky Jackson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1954
Poster of Pony Express
Pony Express
Jan Sterling was 32 in Pony Express as 'Denny Russell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1953
Poster of The Vanquished
The Vanquished
Jan Sterling was 32 in The Vanquished as 'Rose Slater'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1953
Poster of Split Second
Split Second
Jan Sterling was 32 in Split Second as 'Dorothy 'Dottie' Vale'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953
Poster of Sky Full of Moon
Sky Full of Moon
Jan Sterling was 31 in Sky Full of Moon as 'Dixie Delmar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1952
Poster of Flesh and Fury
Flesh and Fury
Jan Sterling was 31 in Flesh and Fury as 'Sonya Bartow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1952
Poster of Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Jan Sterling was 30 in Rhubarb as 'Polly Sickles'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1951
Poster of Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole
Jan Sterling was 30 in Ace in the Hole as 'Lorraine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1951
Poster of The Mating Season
The Mating Season
Jan Sterling was 29 in The Mating Season as 'Betsy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1951
Poster of Union Station
Union Station
Jan Sterling was 29 in Union Station as 'Marge Wrighter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1950
Poster of Gunfire
Gunfire
Jan Sterling was 29 in Gunfire as 'Flo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1950
Poster of The Costume Designer
The Costume Designer
Jan Sterling was 29 in The Costume Designer as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1950
Poster of The Skipper Surprised His Wife
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Jan Sterling was 29 in The Skipper Surprised His Wife as 'Rita Rossini'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1950
Poster of Mystery Street
Mystery Street
Jan Sterling was 29 in Mystery Street as 'Vivian Heldon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1950
Poster of Caged
Caged
Jan Sterling was 29 in Caged as 'Jeta "Smoochie" Kovsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1950
Poster of Appointment with Danger
Appointment with Danger
Jan Sterling was 28 in Appointment with Danger as 'Dodie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1950
Poster of Johnny Belinda
Johnny Belinda
Jan Sterling was 27 in Johnny Belinda as 'Stella McCormick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1948
Poster of Tycoon
Tycoon
Jan Sterling was 26 in Tycoon as 'Dancer at Fiesta (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Backstairs at the White House
Backstairs at the White House
Jan Sterling was 57+ in Backstairs at the White House as 'Lou Hoover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1979
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Jan Sterling was 56+ in The Incredible Hulk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
Jan Sterling was 55+ in Three's Company as 'Judge Sheffield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Jan Sterling was 53+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Jan Sterling was 51+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Brian Keith Show
The Brian Keith Show
Jan Sterling was 51+ in The Brian Keith Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Jan Sterling was 48+ in Medical Center as 'Florence Brent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Jan Sterling was 47+ in The Name of the Game as 'Elsa Roarke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Jan Sterling was 46+ in Mannix as 'Anne Marion'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Jackie Gleason Show
The Jackie Gleason Show
Jan Sterling was 45+ in The Jackie Gleason Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
Jan Sterling was 44+ in Run for Your Life as 'Clara Mallory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Jan Sterling was 42+ in Burke's Law as 'Devora Cato, Vera Selby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Jan Sterling was 42+ in Breaking Point
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
Jan Sterling was 42+ in Vacation Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Jan Sterling was 41+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Jan Sterling was 41+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Beatrice Bartel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Jan Sterling was 41+ in The Virginian as 'Mary Beth Stanton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
Jan Sterling was 38+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Topaz Harmony'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of Riverboat
Riverboat
Jan Sterling was 38+ in Riverboat as 'Lorna Langton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Jan Sterling was 38+ in Bonanza as 'Dianne Jordan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Jan Sterling was 37+ in Naked City as 'Myrtle Tiloff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Jan Sterling was 36+ in Suspicion as 'Georgiana'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Jan Sterling was 34+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Fran Holland, Wanda Ferlini'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Jan Sterling was 33+ in Climax! as 'Dinah Lake, Audrey Caldwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Jan Sterling was 32+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Lucia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Jan Sterling was 31+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Jan Sterling was 31+ in General Electric Theater as 'Gloria Miles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Jan Sterling was 30+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Jan Sterling was 29+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Lee, Mary Ford, Chris Hunter, Julia, Maggie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Marshal of Gunsight Pass
The Marshal of Gunsight Pass
Jan Sterling will be 82+ in The Marshal of Gunsight Pass
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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