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Phyllis Coates

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phyllis Coates (born Gypsie Ann Evarts Stell; January 15, 1927) was an American actress best known for her portrayal of reporter Lois Lane in the 1951 film Superman and the Mole-Men and in the first season of the television series Adventures of Superman. Coates signed a movie contract with Warner Bros
Born: Sat, Jan 15 1927
Birthplace: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA

Death: Wed, Oct 11 2023
Phyllis Coates is 96 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Phyllis Coates was
94 in Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 13 2021
Poster of Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
Phyllis Coates was
75 in Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 05 2002
Poster of Hollywood: The Movie
Hollywood: The Movie
Phyllis Coates was
68 in Hollywood: The Movie
as 'Old Dora'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Phyllis Coates was
64 in Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
as 'Katherine'.
Sun, May 12 1991
Poster of Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn
Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn
Phyllis Coates was
62 in Goodnight, Sweet Marilyn
as 'Gladys Baker'.
Fri, Dec 01 1989
Poster of The Story of Superman
The Story of Superman
Phyllis Coates was
62 in The Story of Superman
as 'Self / Lois Lane (archival footage)'.
Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Whisper Kill
Whisper Kill
Phyllis Coates was
61 in Whisper Kill
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of The Baby Maker
The Baby Maker
Phyllis Coates was
43 in The Baby Maker
as 'Tish's Mother'.
Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of The Claw Monsters
The Claw Monsters
Phyllis Coates was
38 in The Claw Monsters
as 'Jean Evans (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Incredible Petrified World
The Incredible Petrified World
Phyllis Coates was
32 in The Incredible Petrified World
as 'Dale Marshall'.
Wed, Nov 18 1959
Poster of Cattle Empire
Cattle Empire
Phyllis Coates was
31 in Cattle Empire
as 'Janice Hamilton'.
Tue, Apr 01 1958
Poster of Blood Arrow
Blood Arrow
Phyllis Coates was
31 in Blood Arrow
as 'Bess Johnson'.
Mon, Mar 31 1958
Poster of I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
Phyllis Coates was
30 in I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
as 'Margaret'.
Sat, Nov 23 1957
Poster of Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential
Phyllis Coates was
30 in Chicago Confidential
as 'Helen Fremont (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 30 1957
Poster of So Your Wife Wants to Work
So Your Wife Wants to Work
Phyllis Coates was
29 in So Your Wife Wants to Work
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 14 1956
Poster of Girls in Prison
Girls in Prison
Phyllis Coates was
29 in Girls in Prison
as 'Dorothy'.
Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of So You Want to Play the Piano
So You Want to Play the Piano
Phyllis Coates was
29 in So You Want to Play the Piano
as 'Alice McDoakes'.
Sat, May 05 1956
Poster of So You Want to Be Pretty
So You Want to Be Pretty
Phyllis Coates was
29 in So You Want to Be Pretty
as 'Alice McDoakes aka Cynthia (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 10 1956
Poster of Once to Every Woman
Once to Every Woman
Phyllis Coates was
29 in Once to Every Woman
as 'Marsha'.
Thu, Mar 01 1956
Poster of Panther Girl of the Kongo
Panther Girl of the Kongo
Phyllis Coates was
27 in Panther Girl of the Kongo
as 'Jean Evans, Panther Girl'.
Mon, Jan 03 1955
Poster of Gunfighters of the Northwest
Gunfighters of the Northwest
Phyllis Coates was
27 in Gunfighters of the Northwest
as 'Rita Carville'.
Wed, Apr 14 1954
Poster of So You Want to Be an Heir
So You Want to Be an Heir
Phyllis Coates was
26 in So You Want to Be an Heir
as 'Alice McDoakes'.
Sat, Dec 19 1953
Poster of El Paso Stampede
El Paso Stampede
Phyllis Coates was
26 in El Paso Stampede
as 'Alice Clark'.
Sun, Sep 06 1953
Poster of Topeka
Topeka
Phyllis Coates was
26 in Topeka
as 'Marian Harrison'.
Sun, Aug 09 1953
Poster of So You Want a Television Set
So You Want a Television Set
Phyllis Coates was
26 in So You Want a Television Set
as 'Alice McDoakes'.
Sat, May 23 1953
Poster of Perils of the Jungle
Perils of the Jungle
Phyllis Coates was
26 in Perils of the Jungle
as 'Jo Carter'.
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Marshal of Cedar Rock
Marshal of Cedar Rock
Phyllis Coates was
26 in Marshal of Cedar Rock
as 'Martha Clark'.
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Jungle Drums of Africa
Jungle Drums of Africa
Phyllis Coates was
26 in Jungle Drums of Africa
as 'Carol Bryant'.
Wed, Jan 21 1953
Poster of The Maverick
The Maverick
Phyllis Coates was
25 in The Maverick
as 'Della Watson'.
Sun, Dec 14 1952
Poster of Invasion, U.S.A.
Invasion, U.S.A.
Phyllis Coates was
25 in Invasion, U.S.A.
as 'Mrs. Mulfory'.
Wed, Dec 10 1952
Poster of Wyoming Roundup
Wyoming Roundup
Phyllis Coates was
25 in Wyoming Roundup
as 'Terry Howard'.
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of So You Want to Wear the Pants
So You Want to Wear the Pants
Phyllis Coates was
25 in So You Want to Wear the Pants
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 08 1952
Poster of Flat Top
Flat Top
Phyllis Coates was
25 in Flat Top
as 'Dorothy Collier'.
Sun, Oct 26 1952
Poster of Canyon Ambush
Canyon Ambush
Phyllis Coates was
25 in Canyon Ambush
as 'Marian Gaylord'.
Sun, Oct 12 1952
Poster of Fargo
Fargo
Phyllis Coates was
25 in Fargo
as 'Kathy MacKenzie'.
Sun, Sep 07 1952
Poster of So You Never Tell a Lie
So You Never Tell a Lie
Phyllis Coates was
25 in So You Never Tell a Lie
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 02 1952
Poster of The Gunman
The Gunman
Phyllis Coates was
24 in The Gunman
as 'Anita Forester'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Scorching Fury
Scorching Fury
Phyllis Coates was
24 in Scorching Fury
as 'Mrs. Penn'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Stage to Blue River
Stage to Blue River
Phyllis Coates was
24 in Stage to Blue River
as 'Joyce Westbrook'.
Sun, Dec 30 1951
Poster of The Longhorn
The Longhorn
Phyllis Coates was
24 in The Longhorn
as 'Gail'.
Sun, Nov 25 1951
Poster of Superman and the Mole-Men
Superman and the Mole-Men
Phyllis Coates was
24 in Superman and the Mole-Men
as 'Lois Lane'.
Fri, Nov 23 1951
Poster of So You Want to Be a Plumber
So You Want to Be a Plumber
Phyllis Coates was
24 in So You Want to Be a Plumber
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 10 1951
Poster of So You Want to Be a Bachelor
So You Want to Be a Bachelor
Phyllis Coates was
24 in So You Want to Be a Bachelor
as 'Alice'.
Sat, Sep 22 1951
Poster of Oklahoma Justice
Oklahoma Justice
Phyllis Coates was
24 in Oklahoma Justice
as 'Goldie Vaughn'.
Sat, Aug 18 1951
Poster of Nevada Badmen
Nevada Badmen
Phyllis Coates was
24 in Nevada Badmen
as 'Carol Bannon'.
Sun, May 27 1951
Poster of Canyon Raiders
Canyon Raiders
Phyllis Coates was
24 in Canyon Raiders
as 'Alice Long'.
Sat, Apr 07 1951
Poster of The Screen Director
The Screen Director
Phyllis Coates was
24 in The Screen Director
as 'Self (staged 'archive' footage) (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 12 1951
Poster of Man from Sonora
Man from Sonora
Phyllis Coates was
24 in Man from Sonora
as 'Cinthy Allison'.
Sun, Mar 11 1951
Poster of The Sun Was Setting
The Sun Was Setting
Phyllis Coates was
23 in The Sun Was Setting
as 'Rene'.
Mon, Jan 01 1951
Poster of Outlaws of Texas
Outlaws of Texas
Phyllis Coates was
23 in Outlaws of Texas
as 'Annie Moore'.
Sun, Dec 10 1950
Poster of Blues Busters
Blues Busters
Phyllis Coates was
23 in Blues Busters
as 'Sally Dolan'.
Sun, Oct 29 1950
Poster of So You Want a Raise
So You Want a Raise
Phyllis Coates was
23 in So You Want a Raise
Sat, Sep 23 1950
Poster of My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven
Phyllis Coates was
23 in My Blue Heaven
as 'Party Girl (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 15 1950
Poster of So You Want to Move
So You Want to Move
Phyllis Coates was
23 in So You Want to Move
Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of So You Want to Hold Your Husband
So You Want to Hold Your Husband
Phyllis Coates was
23 in So You Want to Hold Your Husband
as 'Alice McDoakes / Baby McDoakes'.
Sat, Jul 01 1950
Poster of So You Think You're Not Guilty
So You Think You're Not Guilty
Phyllis Coates was
23 in So You Think You're Not Guilty
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 15 1950
Poster of So You Want to Throw a Party
So You Want to Throw a Party
Phyllis Coates was
23 in So You Want to Throw a Party
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 04 1950
Poster of So You Want to Get Rich Quick
So You Want to Get Rich Quick
Phyllis Coates was
22 in So You Want to Get Rich Quick
as 'Alice'.
Fri, Oct 28 1949
Poster of So You're Having In-Law Trouble
So You're Having In-Law Trouble
Phyllis Coates was
22 in So You're Having In-Law Trouble
as 'Alice'.
Mon, Aug 22 1949
Poster of So You Want to Be a Muscle Man
So You Want to Be a Muscle Man
Phyllis Coates was
22 in So You Want to Be a Muscle Man
as 'Alice McDoakes'.
Sat, Jul 02 1949
Poster of So You Want to Be Popular
So You Want to Be Popular
Phyllis Coates was
22 in So You Want to Be Popular
as 'Office secretary'.
Sat, Mar 12 1949
Poster of So You Want to Be a Baby Sitter
So You Want to Be a Baby Sitter
Phyllis Coates was
21 in So You Want to Be a Baby Sitter
as 'Alice McDoakes'.
Sat, Jan 08 1949
Poster of So You Want to Be on the Radio
So You Want to Be on the Radio
Phyllis Coates was
21 in So You Want to Be on the Radio
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 06 1948
Poster of Smart Girls Don't Talk
Smart Girls Don't Talk
Phyllis Coates was
21 in Smart Girls Don't Talk
as 'Cigarette Girl (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 09 1948
Poster of So You Want to Be in Politics
So You Want to Be in Politics
Phyllis Coates was
21 in So You Want to Be in Politics
as 'Alice McDoakes'.
Sat, Oct 02 1948

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 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Phyllis Coates was
66+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as 'Ellen Lane'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Summer Fun
Summer Fun
Phyllis Coates was
39+ in Summer Fun
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1966
Poster of The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
Phyllis Coates was
36+ in The Patty Duke Show
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Phyllis Coates was
35+ in The Virginian
as 'Mrs. Marden'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of Gunslinger
Gunslinger
Phyllis Coates was
34+ in Gunslinger
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 1961
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Phyllis Coates was
32+ in The Untouchables
as 'Angela Lamberto, Renee Sullivan, Ellie Morley'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
Phyllis Coates was
32+ in Hawaiian Eye
as 'Laura Seldon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Phyllis Coates was
32+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson
as 'Penny'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
Phyllis Coates was
31+ in Black Saddle
as 'Maggie'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Phyllis Coates was
31+ in Rawhide
as 'Nora Sage, Elizabeth Gwynn'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Phyllis Coates was
31+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Phyllis Coates was
30+ in Leave It to Beaver
as 'Betty Donaldson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Phyllis Coates was
30+ in Perry Mason
as 'Norma Carter, Frieda Crawson, Inez Fremont'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Phyllis Coates was
30+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective
as 'Monica Freeborn'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of Frontier
Frontier
Phyllis Coates was
28+ in Frontier
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955
Poster of The Great Gildersleeve
The Great Gildersleeve
Phyllis Coates was
28+ in The Great Gildersleeve
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Phyllis Coates was
28+ in Navy Log
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Phyllis Coates was
28+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Hattie Kelly, Rose, Edna'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Science Fiction Theatre
Science Fiction Theatre
Phyllis Coates was
28+ in Science Fiction Theatre
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Phyllis Coates was
28+ in The Millionaire
as 'Alice Sands'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Professional Father
Professional Father
Phyllis Coates was
27+ in Professional Father
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 08 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Phyllis Coates was
27+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Mrs. Martin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Phyllis Coates was
27+ in Lassie
as 'Miss Vernon'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954
Poster of The Duke
The Duke
Phyllis Coates was
27+ in The Duke
as 'Gloria'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 02 1954
Poster of Public Defender
Public Defender
Phyllis Coates was
27+ in Public Defender
as 'Amberlee Tolliver'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of Topper
Topper
Phyllis Coates was
26+ in Topper
as 'Queen'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1953
Poster of I'm the Law
I'm the Law
Phyllis Coates was
26+ in I'm the Law
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Phyllis Coates was
26+ in General Electric Theater
as ', Heather'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
Phyllis Coates was
25+ in The Abbott and Costello Show
as 'Millie Montrose'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1952
Poster of Terry and the Pirates
Terry and the Pirates
Phyllis Coates was
25+ in Terry and the Pirates
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 25 1952
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Phyllis Coates was
25+ in Cavalcade of America
as 'Barbara Leland'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Death Valley Days
Death Valley Days
Phyllis Coates was
25+ in Death Valley Days
as 'Virginia Arcane'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Phyllis Coates was
25+ in Four Star Playhouse
as 'Marsha'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Phyllis Coates was
25+ in Adventures of Superman
as 'Lois Lane'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Phyllis Coates was
24+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Phyllis Coates was
24+ in The Red Skelton Show
as 'Supporting Sketch Player'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson
Phyllis Coates was
24+ in The Adventures of Kit Carson
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of Racket Squad
Racket Squad
Phyllis Coates was
24+ in Racket Squad
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951
Poster of Craig Kennedy, Criminologist
Craig Kennedy, Criminologist
Phyllis Coates was
24+ in Craig Kennedy, Criminologist
as 'Natalie Larkin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 10 1951
Poster of The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
Phyllis Coates was
23+ in The Cisco Kid
as 'JoAnn Doran, Miss Lacey, Marge Lacey'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1950
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Phyllis Coates was
22+ in The Lone Ranger
as 'Jane Johnson, Naomi Courtwright, Ann Wyman'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949