Gloria O'Connor facts for kids

Gloria Noble (born April 15, 1929 – died June 4, 2013), often known as Gloria O'Connor, was an American actress. She was well-known for her role in the movie The Small Town Girl.

About Gloria O'Connor

Gloria Noble was born on April 15, 1929, in Los Angeles, California. She spent her childhood growing up in both Los Angeles and Mexico.

Her Acting Career

Gloria became a successful actress. Her most famous role was in the film The Small Town Girl. She also appeared in other movies such as "The Affairs of Dobie Gillis", "Skirts Ahoy!", and "Latin Lovers".

Gloria's sister, Tichi Wilkerson Kassel, was also very involved in the entertainment industry. She was the editor and publisher of a well-known magazine called the Hollywood Reporter. Tichi also helped start an organization called Women In Film.

Her Family Life

Gloria met her future husband, Donald O'Connor, at a movie studio cafeteria. She was having lunch with the famous actress Liz Taylor when they met.

Gloria and Donald O'Connor were married in 1956. They stayed together until Donald's death in 2003. They had three children named Alicia, Fred, and Kevin. They also had four grandchildren: Caitlin, Calli, Jackson, and Jessi. Donald also had a daughter named Donna.

Gloria O'Connor passed away on June 4, 2013. She was 84 years old and died from natural causes at her home in Thousand Oaks, California.