Portrait of Jean Porter

Jean Porter

Bio: One of MGM's more vivacious secondary stars during the 40s, petite and lovely Jean Porter was born in Texas in 1925 but left the state while young to pursue her dream as an actress. Following some vaudeville experience, she made her uncredited film debut in 1939 (age 14) and slowly graduated to sweet-natured ingénues in light, wholesome "B" fare
Born: Fri, Dec 08 1922
Birthplace: Cisco, Texas, USA

Death: Sat, Jan 13 2018
Jean Porter is 95 years old
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Poster of The Left Hand of God
The Left Hand of God
Jean Porter was 32 in The Left Hand of God as 'Mary Yin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1955
Poster of G.I. Jane
G.I. Jane
Jean Porter was 28 in G.I. Jane as 'Jan Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1951
Poster of Kentucky Jubilee
Kentucky Jubilee
Jean Porter was 28 in Kentucky Jubilee as 'Sally Shannon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Cry Danger
Cry Danger
Jean Porter was 28 in Cry Danger as 'Darlene LaVonne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of Roller Derby Girl
Roller Derby Girl
Jean Porter was 26 in Roller Derby Girl
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1949
Poster of Two Blondes and a Redhead
Two Blondes and a Redhead
Jean Porter was 24 in Two Blondes and a Redhead as 'Catherine Abbott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 1947
Poster of That Hagen Girl
That Hagen Girl
Jean Porter was 24 in That Hagen Girl as 'Sharon Bailey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1947
Poster of Sweet Genevieve
Sweet Genevieve
Jean Porter was 24 in Sweet Genevieve as 'Genevieve'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1947
Poster of Little Miss Broadway
Little Miss Broadway
Jean Porter was 24 in Little Miss Broadway as 'Judy Gibson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1947
Poster of Betty Co-Ed
Betty Co-Ed
Jean Porter was 23 in Betty Co-Ed as 'Joanne Leeds'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1946
Poster of Till the End of Time
Till the End of Time
Jean Porter was 23 in Till the End of Time as 'Helen Ingersoll'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 23 1946
Poster of What Next, Corporal Hargrove?
What Next, Corporal Hargrove?
Jean Porter was 22 in What Next, Corporal Hargrove? as 'Jeanne Quidoc'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1945
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood
Jean Porter was 22 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood as 'Ruthie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1945
Poster of Twice Blessed
Twice Blessed
Jean Porter was 22 in Twice Blessed as 'Kitty'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1945
Poster of Thrill of a Romance
Thrill of a Romance
Jean Porter was 22 in Thrill of a Romance as 'Ga-Ga Bride (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1945
Poster of San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley
Jean Porter was 21 in San Fernando Valley as 'Betty Lou Kenyon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1944
Poster of Bathing Beauty
Bathing Beauty
Jean Porter was 21 in Bathing Beauty as 'Jean Allenwood'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1944
Poster of Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble
Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble
Jean Porter was 21 in Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble as 'Katy Anderson'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1944
Poster of Nazty Nuisance
Nazty Nuisance
Jean Porter was 20 in Nazty Nuisance as 'Kela'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1943
Poster of The Youngest Profession
The Youngest Profession
Jean Porter was 20 in The Youngest Profession as 'Patricia Drew'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1943
Poster of Calaboose
Calaboose
Jean Porter was 20 in Calaboose as 'Major Barabara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1943
Poster of Fall In
Fall In
Jean Porter was 19 in Fall In as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942
Poster of Better Not Roll Those Eyes
Better Not Roll Those Eyes
Jean Porter was 19 in Better Not Roll Those Eyes
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 1942
Poster of About Face
About Face
Jean Porter was 19 in About Face as 'Sally'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1942
Poster of Two Pair of Shoes
Two Pair of Shoes
Jean Porter was 19 in Two Pair of Shoes
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1942
Poster of Heart of the Rio Grande
Heart of the Rio Grande
Jean Porter was 19 in Heart of the Rio Grande as 'Pudge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1942
Poster of Hellzapoppin'
Hellzapoppin'
Jean Porter was 19 in Hellzapoppin' as 'Chorine (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941
Poster of Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
Jean Porter was 18 in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break as 'Passerby (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1941
Poster of Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Jean Porter was 18 in Kiss the Boys Goodbye as 'Girl Going to Audition (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of One Million B.C.
One Million B.C.
Jean Porter was 17 in One Million B.C. as 'Shell Person - Loana's Sister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1940
Poster of The Under-Pup
The Under-Pup
Jean Porter was 16 in The Under-Pup as 'Penguin Girl'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1939
Poster of Song and Dance Man
Song and Dance Man
Jean Porter was 13 in Song and Dance Man as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1936
Poster of The Gambling Sex
The Gambling Sex
Jean Porter was 9 in The Gambling Sex as 'Classmate'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1932

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 The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
Jean Porter was 64+ in The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1987
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Jean Porter was 35+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Sea Hunt
Sea Hunt
Jean Porter was 35+ in Sea Hunt
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1958
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Jean Porter was 31+ in Climax! as 'Joan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954