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Virginia Gilmore
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Gilmore in 1941
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Sherman Virginia Poole
July 26, 1919 El Monte, California, U.S.
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| Died | March 28, 1986 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1970 |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
Virginia Gilmore was an American actress. She was known for her work in movies, on stage, and on television. Her birth name was Sherman Virginia Poole. She was born on July 26, 1919, and passed away on March 28, 1986.
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Early Life
Virginia Gilmore was born in El Monte, California, on July 26, 1919. Her father had been an officer in the British Army before he retired.
Acting Career
Virginia started her acting career on stage in San Francisco. She was only 15 years old at the time. In 1939, she moved to Los Angeles to try acting in movies.
When her movie career was not going well, Virginia decided to be brave. She went to meet a famous movie producer named Samuel Goldwyn. After their meeting, he promised her a screen test. Soon, she began getting small roles in movies.
Her most well-known movie roles happened in 1941. She starred in Western Union, directed by Fritz Lang. She also appeared in Swamp Water, directed by Jean Renoir.
Broadway and Television
As movie roles became harder to find, Virginia moved to New York City. She started working on Broadway, which is famous for live theater shows. She had first appeared on Broadway in 1934.
In 1943, she acted in plays like Those Endearing Young Charms. She also performed in The World's Full of Girls. In 1944, she played the main character in a play called Dear Ruth. This play was directed by Moss Hart. Other Broadway shows she was in include Truckline Cafe (1946) and Critics Choice (1960).
Starting in the late 1940s, Virginia Gilmore also had many roles on television. In 1949, she and her husband, Yul Brynner, were on an NBC television show called We're On. From 1966 to 1968, she taught drama at Yale University.
Personal Life
In 1944, Virginia Gilmore married the actor Yul Brynner. They had one son together, named Yul "Rock" Brynner. The couple later divorced in 1960.
Later Years and Passing
Virginia Gilmore passed away on March 28, 1986. She was 66 years old. She died at her home in Santa Barbara, California. After her death, she was cremated, and her ashes were scattered at sea.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1939 | Winter Carnival | Margie Stafford | |
| 1940 | Laddie | Pamela Pryor | |
| Manhattan Heartbeat | Dottie Haley | ||
| Jennie | Jennie Collins | ||
| 1941 | Tall, Dark and Handsome | Judy Miller | |
| Western Union | Sue Creighton | ||
| Swamp Water | Mabel MacKenzie | ||
| Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case | Terry Parker | ||
| 1942 | Sundown Jim | Toni Black | |
| The Pride of the Yankees | Myra | ||
| Berlin Correspondent | Karen Hauen | ||
| The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe | Elmira Royster | ||
| Orchestra Wives | Elsie | ||
| That Other Woman | Emily Borden | ||
| 1943 | Chetniks! The Fighting Guerrillas | Natalia | |
| 1945 | Wonder Man | Sailor's Girl Friend | |
| 1948 | Close-Up | Peggy Lake | |
| 1952 | Walk East on Beacon | Millie Zalenko / Teresa Henning |
Stage Performances
- Those Endearing Young Charms (1943)
- The World's Full of Girls (1943)
- Dear Ruth (1944)
- Truckline Cafe (with Marlon Brando) (1946)
- The Grey-Eyed People (1952)
- Critic's Choice (with Henry Fonda) (1960)
