Jeannine Riley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jeannine Riley
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Riley in 1964
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Jeannine Brooke Riley
October 1, 1940 Fresno, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Pasadena Playhouse |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–1991 |
| Known for | Petticoat Junction |
Jeannine Brooke Riley (born October 1, 1940) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Billie Jo Bradley in the popular TV show Petticoat Junction. She also appeared in many other TV series and films.
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Early Life and Training
Jeannine Riley was born in Fresno, California. Her family later moved to Madera, California. She studied acting and other parts of show business at the Pasadena Playhouse. This training helped her prepare for her acting career.
Acting Career
Jeannine started her career by performing on television in Fresno. She also did an interesting underwater ballet show at a hotel.
Television Roles
Jeannine appeared as a guest star on many popular TV shows. These include Route 66, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and The Wild Wild West. In 1963, she played Amelia Pryor on The Virginian. She also appeared on Wagon Train in the same year.
Her most famous role was Billie Jo Bradley. She played this character on the CBS sitcom Petticoat Junction. She was on the show for its first two seasons, from 1963 to 1965. Jeannine left the series in 1965 to act in movies.
She was also a regular cast member on the comedy show Hee Haw from 1969 to 1971. Later, she played Lulu McQueen on the western sitcom Dusty's Trail, which aired in 1973–74.
Film Appearances
Jeannine also acted in several movies. Some of these include The Big Mouth (1967), Fever Heat (1968), The Comic (1969), and Electra Glide in Blue (1973). Her last film role was in Timebomb in 1991.
Later Work
In 2020, Jeannine Riley released a book she wrote. It is called The Bolder Woman: It's About Time. She wrote the book to help women. It teaches them how they can still achieve their dreams, no matter their age.
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Jeannine Riley in 1964
See also
In Spanish: Jeannine Riley para niños
