Joyce Reynolds (actress)
Joyce Reynolds (born October 7, 1924 in Detroit , Michigan ) is an American actress .
Life
Joyce Reynolds was discovered by a talent agent during a screening at the University of California at Los Angeles . This earned her a contract with Warner Brothers .
Reynolds was seen as an actress in a total of ten films by the film company from 1942 to 1950. Her first small film role was in Yankee Doodle Dandy alongside James Cagney in 1942 . In the following time their roles grew noticeably. In 1944 she played her first and only leading role as Janie Conway in the musical film Janie directed by Michael Curtiz . This film did not bring her the breakthrough she had hoped for, despite the consistently positive reviews. Her last major role was in the comedy Wallflower in 1948 . In 1950 she made her last film, Girls' School , before ending her career as an actress after only eight years.
Joyce Reynolds was married three times and had two children.
Filmography
- 1942: Yankee Doodle Dandy
- 1942: Our Home Sweet Home (George Washington Slept Here)
- 1943: Liebesleid (The Constant Nymph)
- 1943: Thank Your Lucky Stars
- 1944: The Adventures of Mark Twain (The Adventures of Mark Twain)
- 1944: Janie
- 1944: Hollywood Canteen
- 1947: Always Together
- 1948: Wallflower
- 1950: Girls' School
Web links
- Joyce Reynolds in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Article about the film Janie and Joyce Reynolds on tcm.com (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Reynolds, Joyce |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-american actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 7, 1924 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Detroit Michigan , United States |