Janis Carter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Janis Carter
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in My Forbidden Past (1951)
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Janis Elinore Dremann
October 10, 1913 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| Died | July 30, 1994 (aged 80) Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
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| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Western Reserve University |
| Years active | 1937-1956 |
| Spouse(s) | Carl Prager (1942-1951) (divorced) Julius Stulman (1956-1994) (her death) |
Janis Carter was an American actress who starred in many movies and TV shows. She was active during the 1940s and 1950s. She was born Janis Elinore Dremann on October 10, 1913. She passed away on July 30, 1994.
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Early Life and Education
Janis Carter was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her birth name was Janis Elinore Dremann. She later changed her last name to Carter. She chose this name because it was her grandmother's maiden name. People found her original last name hard to say and spell.
When she was 8 years old, Janis started singing. Before that, she trained to be a pianist. She went to schools in East Cleveland, Ohio. Later, she attended Western Reserve University. She earned two degrees there. These degrees were in arts and music. She also loved acting in college plays.
Her Acting Career
After college, Janis moved to New York. She hoped to become an opera singer. This dream did not come true. However, she found work acting on Broadway. Broadway is famous for its live theater shows.
While on Broadway, a movie producer named Darryl F. Zanuck saw her perform. He was very impressed. He offered her a contract to make movies. Janis then moved to Hollywood. She appeared in over 30 films starting in 1941. She worked for big studios like 20th Century Fox and Columbia Pictures.
After her film career, Janis returned to New York. She started working in television. She acted in comedies and dramas. She also hosted a quiz show called Feather Your Nest. She worked alongside Bud Collyer on the show.
Personal Life
Janis Carter was married twice. Her first husband was Carl Prager. He was a musician and composer. They were married from 1942 to 1951. They later divorced.
In 1956, she married Julius Stulman. He was a wealthy businessman from New York. After marrying Julius, Janis decided to stop acting. They stayed together until her death in 1994.
Later Years and Passing
Janis Carter passed away on July 30, 1994. She was 80 years old. She died from a heart attack. This happened in Durham, North Carolina.
Images for kids
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Janis Carter with John Wayne in Flying Leathernecks (1951)
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Bud Collyer (left) and Janis Carter (right) on the TV show Feather Your Nest (1956)
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Carter, Janet Blair and Franchot Tone in I Love Trouble (1948)
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