Portrait of Jeanne Bates

Jeanne Bates

Bio: Jeanne Bates (May 21, 1918 – November 28, 2007) was an American actress. After performing in radio serials, she signed a contract with Columbia Pictures in 1942 which began her career in films both in bit parts and larger roles in a series of horror films and noirs, including The Return of the Vampire (1943) and Shadows in the Night (1946)
Born: Mon, May 20 1918
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, USA

Death: Wed, Nov 28 2007
Jeanne Bates is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive
Jeanne Bates was 83 in Mulholland Drive as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2001
Poster of Mulholland Dr.
Mulholland Dr.
Jeanne Bates was 80 in Mulholland Dr. as 'Irene (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Dream Lover
Dream Lover
Jeanne Bates was 75 in Dream Lover as 'Jeanne'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1993
Poster of Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
Jeanne Bates was 73 in Grand Canyon as 'Mrs. Mencken'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1991
Poster of Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
Jeanne Bates was 73 in Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue as 'Mrs. Felt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1991
Poster of Public Enemy #2
Public Enemy #2
Jeanne Bates was 72 in Public Enemy #2 as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation
Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation
Jeanne Bates was 72 in Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation as 'Katherine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of Die Hard 2
Die Hard 2
Jeanne Bates was 72 in Die Hard 2 as 'Northeast Plane - Older Woman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 1990
Poster of Mom
Mom
Jeanne Bates was 72 in Mom as 'Emily Dwyer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1990
Poster of From the Dead of Night
From the Dead of Night
Jeanne Bates was 70 in From the Dead of Night as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 27 1989
Poster of Getting Married
Getting Married
Jeanne Bates was 59 in Getting Married as 'Divorced Woman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1978
Poster of Eraserhead
Eraserhead
Jeanne Bates was 59 in Eraserhead as 'Mrs. X'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Gus
Gus
Jeanne Bates was 58 in Gus as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1976
Poster of The Strangler
The Strangler
Jeanne Bates was 45 in The Strangler as 'Clara Thomas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1964
Poster of The Slowest Gun in the West
The Slowest Gun in the West
Jeanne Bates was 41 in The Slowest Gun in the West as 'The Wife'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1960
Poster of Vice Raid
Vice Raid
Jeanne Bates was 41 in Vice Raid as 'Marilyn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Hi Grandma!
Hi Grandma!
Jeanne Bates was 39 in Hi Grandma!
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1958
Poster of Blood Arrow
Blood Arrow
Jeanne Bates was 39 in Blood Arrow as 'Almee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 1958
Poster of Trooper Hook
Trooper Hook
Jeanne Bates was 39 in Trooper Hook as 'Ann Weaver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1957
Poster of Guns Don't Argue
Guns Don't Argue
Jeanne Bates was 38 in Guns Don't Argue as 'Mrs. Ross Baxter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of General Electric Theater: Into the Night
General Electric Theater: Into the Night
Jeanne Bates was 36 in General Electric Theater: Into the Night as 'Eve'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955
Poster of Sabaka
Sabaka
Jeanne Bates was 36 in Sabaka as 'Durga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1955
Poster of Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
Jeanne Bates was 33 in Death of a Salesman as 'Mother (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1951
Poster of The Mask of Diijon
The Mask of Diijon
Jeanne Bates was 27 in The Mask of Diijon as 'Victoria'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 1946
Poster of Tonight and Every Night
Tonight and Every Night
Jeanne Bates was 26 in Tonight and Every Night as 'W.A.C. Woman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1945
Poster of Sergeant Mike
Sergeant Mike
Jeanne Bates was 26 in Sergeant Mike as 'Terry Arno'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1944
Poster of It's Murder
It's Murder
Jeanne Bates was 26 in It's Murder as 'Mrs. Tom Blair'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1944
Poster of The Soul of a Monster
The Soul of a Monster
Jeanne Bates was 26 in The Soul of a Monster as 'Ann Winson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1944
Poster of Shadows in the Night
Shadows in the Night
Jeanne Bates was 26 in Shadows in the Night as 'Adele Carter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 1944
Poster of She's a Soldier Too
She's a Soldier Too
Jeanne Bates was 26 in She's a Soldier Too as ''Red' Burns (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1944
Poster of The Black Parachute
The Black Parachute
Jeanne Bates was 25 in The Black Parachute as 'Olga - Peasant Woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1944
Poster of Sundown Valley
Sundown Valley
Jeanne Bates was 25 in Sundown Valley as 'Sidney Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 23 1944
Poster of The Racket Man
The Racket Man
Jeanne Bates was 25 in The Racket Man as 'Phyllis Lake'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1944
Poster of The Phantom
The Phantom
Jeanne Bates was 25 in The Phantom as 'Diana Palmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of The Return of the Vampire
The Return of the Vampire
Jeanne Bates was 25 in The Return of the Vampire as 'Miss Northcutt (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1943
Poster of The Chance of a Lifetime
The Chance of a Lifetime
Jeanne Bates was 25 in The Chance of a Lifetime as 'Mary Watson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1943

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 That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Jeanne Bates was 80+ in That '70s Show as 'Game Show Contestant (voice)'.
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Sun, Aug 23 1998
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
Jeanne Bates was 73+ in The Commish
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Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of Wings
Wings
Jeanne Bates was 71+ in Wings as 'Mrs. Peabody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
Jeanne Bates was 58+ in Three's Company as 'Alice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Jeanne Bates was 58+ in Quincy, M.E.
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Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Jeanne Bates was 58+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Alice Clements'.
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Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Jeanne Bates was 57+ in Wonder Woman as 'Mrs. Walls'.
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Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Jeanne Bates was 57+ in Switch as 'Mrs. Bates'.
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Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Kodiak
Kodiak
Jeanne Bates was 56+ in Kodiak as 'Mrs. Carson'.
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Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Jeanne Bates was 54+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Jeanne Bates was 51+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Mrs. Collins'.
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Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Jeanne Bates was 50+ in The Mod Squad
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Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Jeanne Bates was 50+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Jennie Mae Swanson, Receptionist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Jeanne Bates was 50+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Grace Willis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Jeanne Bates was 49+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Jeanne Bates was 44+ in The Saint as 'Lila Prentice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Jeanne Bates was 43+ in Ben Casey as ', Miss Wills'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Jeanne Bates was 42+ in My Three Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Jeanne Bates was 41+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Ethel Hollis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Lock-Up
Lock-Up
Jeanne Bates was 41+ in Lock-Up
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1959
Poster of Riverboat
Riverboat
Jeanne Bates was 41+ in Riverboat as 'Sara Crane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
Jeanne Bates was 40+ in One Step Beyond as 'Mrs. Teller, Mary Todd Lincoln, Edna Gibbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Jeanne Bates was 40+ in Rawhide as ', Henny Morton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Jeanne Bates was 40+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
Jeanne Bates was 40+ in The Donna Reed Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Jeanne Bates was 40+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of The Restless Gun
The Restless Gun
Jeanne Bates was 39+ in The Restless Gun as 'Anna Ritter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Jeanne Bates was 39+ in Perry Mason as 'Miss Clay, Jean Strague'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
Jeanne Bates was 39+ in M Squad as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
Jeanne Bates was 39+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Jeanne Bates was 38+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Lee Devlin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
Jeanne Bates was 38+ in State Trooper
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Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of My Friend Flicka
My Friend Flicka
Jeanne Bates was 37+ in My Friend Flicka
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Fri, Sep 30 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Jeanne Bates was 37+ in Gunsmoke as 'Mrs. Nolan, Mrs. Wyatt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Jeanne Bates was 37+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
Jeanne Bates was 36+ in Studio 57
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Jeanne Bates was 34+ in General Electric Theater as 'Eve, Sister Mary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Gang Busters
Gang Busters
Jeanne Bates was 33+ in Gang Busters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1952
Poster of Dangerous Assignment
Dangerous Assignment
Jeanne Bates was 33+ in Dangerous Assignment
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Jeanne Bates was 33+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Living Christ
The Living Christ
Jeanne Bates was 32+ in The Living Christ as 'Mary - Sister of Lazarus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1951
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Jeanne Bates was 31+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Jeanne Bates was 30+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948