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Hardt was born in [[Lawton, Oklahoma]], the daughter of a Cherokee mother and German father.<ref name="a">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ddIUfzD67NcC&pg=PA116|title=John Huston: Courage and Art|pages=116–118|first=Jeffrey|last=Meyers|publisher=Crown/Archetype|date=September 27, 2011|isbn=9780307590695|via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> When she was 13, her family settled in California, where she later worked as a model. She was photographed by [[Tom Kelley (photographer)|Tom Kelley]] which led to her meeting [[John Huston]]. He helped Hardt garner a contract at the [[Columbia Pictures]].<ref name="a" /> She began her career in 1941, first appearing in the film ''[[You Belong to Me (1941 film)|You Belong to Me]]''.<ref name="b">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/733586536/|title=Who Really Discovered Moviedom's New Eloise Hardt?|work=[[The News Tribune]]|location=[[Tacoma, Washington]]|date=November 23, 1941|access-date=April 10, 2022|page=39|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Closed access}}</ref> |
Hardt was born in [[Lawton, Oklahoma]], the daughter of a Cherokee mother and German father.<ref name="a">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ddIUfzD67NcC&pg=PA116|title=John Huston: Courage and Art|pages=116–118|first=Jeffrey|last=Meyers|publisher=Crown/Archetype|date=September 27, 2011|isbn=9780307590695|via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> When she was 13, her family settled in California, where she later worked as a model. She was photographed by [[Tom Kelley (photographer)|Tom Kelley]] which led to her meeting [[John Huston]]. He helped Hardt garner a contract at the [[Columbia Pictures]].<ref name="a" /> She began her career in 1941, first appearing in the film ''[[You Belong to Me (1941 film)|You Belong to Me]]''.<ref name="b">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/733586536/|title=Who Really Discovered Moviedom's New Eloise Hardt?|work=[[The News Tribune]]|location=[[Tacoma, Washington]]|date=November 23, 1941|access-date=April 10, 2022|page=39|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Closed access}}</ref> |
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She played uncredited roles in numerous films |
She played uncredited roles in numerous films and made a guest-starring appearance in the [[Anthology series|anthology]] television series ''[[Alfred Hitchcock Presents]]''. In 1959, she starred in the new [[CBS]] sitcom television series ''[[The Dennis O'Keefe Show]]'' playing Karen Hadley.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Encyclopedia_of_Television_Shows_1925_th/YX_daEhlnbsC?hl=en|title=Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 Through 2010, 2d Ed.|first=Vincent|last=Terrace|page=252|publisher=McFarland|date=January 10, 2014|isbn=9780786486410|via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> Hardt won the role by her decision on the clothes she wore for which she then met actor and writer, [[Dennis O'Keefe]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/787812034/|title=Let Men Judge Wardrobe, Says Model Eloise Hardt|first=Lydia|last=Lane|work=[[San Angelo Standard-Times]]|location=[[San Angelo, Texas]]|date=January 1, 1960|access-date=April 10, 2022|page=9|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}} {{Closed access}}</ref> |
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Hardt guest-starred in television programs including ''[[Charlie's Angels]]'', ''[[Dr. Kildare (TV series)|Dr. Kildare]]'', ''[[The Donna Reed Show]]'', ''[[Dynasty (1981 TV series)|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Death Valley Days]]'', ''[[Lawman (TV series)|Lawman]]'', ''[[Perry Mason (1957 TV series)|Perry Mason]]'', ''[[Columbo]]'' and ''[[Hotel (American TV series)|Hotel]]'' (her final credit). She played Rita Beacon in the daytime soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Days_of_Our_Lives/WwI5PzDiIKcC?hl=en|title=Days of Our Lives: A Complete History of the Long-Running Soap Opera|page=190|first=Maureen|last=Russell|publisher=McFarland|date=June 8, 2015|isbn=9780786486519|via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> |
Hardt guest-starred in television programs including ''[[Charlie's Angels]]'', ''[[Dr. Kildare (TV series)|Dr. Kildare]]'', ''[[The Donna Reed Show]]'', ''[[Dynasty (1981 TV series)|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Death Valley Days]]'', ''[[Lawman (TV series)|Lawman]]'', ''[[Perry Mason (1957 TV series)|Perry Mason]]'', ''[[Columbo]]'' and ''[[Hotel (American TV series)|Hotel]]'' (her final credit). She played Rita Beacon in the daytime soap opera ''[[Days of Our Lives]]''.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Days_of_Our_Lives/WwI5PzDiIKcC?hl=en|title=Days of Our Lives: A Complete History of the Long-Running Soap Opera|page=190|first=Maureen|last=Russell|publisher=McFarland|date=June 8, 2015|isbn=9780786486519|via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref> |
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Eloise Hardt | |
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| Born | Florence Eloise Hardt September 17, 1917 Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | June 25, 2017 (aged 99) |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actress |
| Years active | 1941–1987 |
| Spouse(s) |
[1] Paul McNamara (m. 1972) |
| Children | Marina Habe |
Florence Eloise Hardt (September 17, 1917 – June 25, 2017) was an American film and television actress.[2]
Life and career
Hardt was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter of a Cherokee mother and German father.[2] When she was 13, her family settled in California, where she later worked as a model. She was photographed by Tom Kelley which led to her meeting John Huston. He helped Hardt garner a contract at the Columbia Pictures.[2] She began her career in 1941, first appearing in the film You Belong to Me.[3]
She played uncredited roles in numerous films and made a guest-starring appearance in the anthology television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents. In 1959, she starred in the new CBS sitcom television series The Dennis O'Keefe Show playing Karen Hadley.[4] Hardt won the role by her decision on the clothes she wore for which she then met actor and writer, Dennis O'Keefe.[5]
Hardt guest-starred in television programs including Charlie's Angels, Dr. Kildare, The Donna Reed Show, Dynasty, Death Valley Days, Lawman, Perry Mason, Columbo and Hotel (her final credit). She played Rita Beacon in the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives.[6]
Death
Hardt died in June 2017, at the age of 99, in Palos Verdes Estates, California, U.S.[7]
References
- ^ "Dog Being Walked Leads To Body of Slain Girl". Simpson's Leader Times. Kittanning, Pennsylvania. January 2, 1969. p. 2. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d Meyers, Jeffrey (September 27, 2011). John Huston: Courage and Art. Crown/Archetype. pp. 116–118. ISBN 9780307590695 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Who Really Discovered Moviedom's New Eloise Hardt?". The News Tribune. Tacoma, Washington. November 23, 1941. p. 39. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (January 10, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 Through 2010, 2d Ed. McFarland. p. 252. ISBN 9780786486410 – via Google Books.
- ^ Lane, Lydia (January 1, 1960). "Let Men Judge Wardrobe, Says Model Eloise Hardt". San Angelo Standard-Times. San Angelo, Texas. p. 9. Retrieved April 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Russell, Maureen (June 8, 2015). Days of Our Lives: A Complete History of the Long-Running Soap Opera. McFarland. p. 190. ISBN 9780786486519 – via Google Books.
- ^ "SAG-AFTRA - Fall/Winter 2017". SAG-AFTRA. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
