Jean Peters
American actress
Elizabeth Jean Peters (October 15, 1926 – October 13, 2000) was an American movie actress. She was known for being the second wife of Howard Hughes. Her best known movie role was in Pickup on South Street (1953). Peters was also known for not wanting to become a sex symbol.[1]
Jean Peters | |
|---|---|
 Peters in the 1950s | |
| Born | Elizabeth Jean Peters October 15, 1926 East Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 2000 (aged 73) Carlsbad, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Leukemia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1947–1988 |
| Spouses | Stuart W. Cramer III
(m. 1954; div. 1955) |
Peters died of leukemia on October 13, 2000 in Carlsbad, California, two days before her 74th birthday.[2]
References
change- ↑ Bob Thomas, "Jean Peters Hopes to Avoid Roles of Siren on Screen," Reading Eagle, September 21, 1953, p. 19
- ↑ Lyman, Rick (2000-10-21). "Jean Peters, Actress of the 50's, Dies at 73". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
Other websites
change- Jean Peters on IMDb
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