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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 her role as Billie Jo Bradley in the popular 1960s TV show Petticoat Junction.
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Early Life and Training
Jeannine Riley was born in Fresno, California. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. James Riley. After her father finished his service in the Army, the family moved to Madera, California.
From a young age, Jeannine was interested in performing. To follow her dream of becoming an actress, she studied for two years at the famous Pasadena Playhouse, a special school for acting.
Acting Career
Before becoming a big star, Riley had some interesting early jobs. She performed on television in her hometown of Fresno. She also worked as an underwater ballet dancer at a hotel.
Television Roles
Riley became a familiar face on television in the 1960s and 1970s. She appeared as a guest star in many popular shows. Some of these included Route 66, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and The Wild Wild West.
Her big break came in 1963. She beat 300 other actresses to win the role of Billie Jo Bradley in the TV comedy series Petticoat Junction. The show was about a family who ran a small hotel in a country town. Riley played one of three sisters and was on the show for its first two seasons.
After leaving Petticoat Junction in 1965 to act in movies, she later returned to television. From 1969 to 1971, she was a regular cast member on the country-themed comedy show Hee Haw. She also starred in the western comedy Dusty's Trail from 1973 to 1974.
Movie Appearances
Besides television, Jeannine Riley also acted in several movies. Her film roles include:
- The Big Mouth (1967)
- Fever Heat (1968)
- The Comic (1969)
- Electra Glide in Blue (1973)
- Timebomb (1991), which was her last movie role.
Life After Acting
In 2020, Riley wrote a book called The Bolder Woman: It's About Time. In her book, she shares advice for women. She encourages them to follow their dreams at any age.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of the movies Jeannine Riley appeared in during her career:
- Strike Me Deadly (1963) - Lori Grant
- The Big Mouth (1967) - Bambi Berman
- Fever Heat (1968) - Sandy Richards
- The Comic (1969) - Lorraine Margaret Bell
- Electra Glide in Blue (1973) - Jolene
- The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West (1976) - Lulu McQueen
- Timebomb (1991) - Landlady
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See also
In Spanish: Jeannine Riley para niños
