Constance Moore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Constance Moore
Moore in 1941
Born	(1920-01-18)January 18, 1920 or (1921-01-18)January 18, 1921 (sources differ) Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Died	(2005-09-16)September 16, 2005 (age 84 or 85) Los Angeles, California
Occupation	Singer, actress
Years active	1937-1967
Spouse(s)	John Maschio (1939-1998)

Constance Moore (born January 18, 1920 or 1921 – died September 16, 2005) was a talented American singer and actress. She was best known for her roles in movies made during World War II, like Show Business and Atlantic City. She also starred in the classic 1939 movie series Buck Rogers, where she played Wilma Deering, the only main girl character.

About Constance Moore

Early Life and Career Start

Constance Moore was born in Sioux City, Iowa. However, her family moved when she was very young. She spent most of her childhood growing up in Dallas, Texas. She had two sisters.

In the 1930s, Constance started working as a singer for CBS radio. Her singing was so good that a talent scout from Universal Studios noticed her. She then signed a contract to make movies with Universal Studios.

Acting and Radio Work

Constance worked with famous stars like W. C. Fields in the 1939 movie You Can't Cheat an Honest Man. She also performed on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City. There, she was in a musical called By Jupiter.

In the middle of 1945, Constance Moore began starring in a radio show called Hollywood Mystery Time. She worked alongside actor Dennis O'Keefe on the ABC radio network.

Later Years and Other Interests

Constance stopped making movies regularly in 1947. However, she still appeared in films and TV shows sometimes over the next few decades. In 1951, she went on a special tour with Bob Hope and the Nicholas Brothers. This was a USO tour, which entertained American soldiers.

Besides acting, Constance also enjoyed painting still lifes. These are paintings of objects that do not move, like fruit or flowers. In 1976, she was the leader of a group that helped the Braille Institute Auxiliary in Beverly Hills, California. This organization helps people who are blind or have low vision.

Constance also made guest appearances on TV shows. In 1960, she played Doris in an episode of The Donna Reed Show. From 1961 to 1962, she was in ten episodes of the CBS show Window on Main Street. She played the romantic interest of the main actor, Robert Young.

Family Life

When Constance was 18, she married her agent, John Maschio. They were married for a long time, until John passed away in 1998. Constance and John had two children together: a son named Michael and a daughter named Gina.

Constance Moore passed away on September 16, 2005. She died from heart failure after being sick for a while. She was buried in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Movies and TV Shows

Here is a list of movies and TV shows Constance Moore appeared in:

See also

In Spanish: Constance Moore para niños