Biography
Virginia Welles (born Virginia Francine Welter; June 25, 1925 β September 19, 2002) was an American film actress. She is known for appearing in Shirley Temple films such as Kiss and Tell (1945) and A Kiss for Corliss (1949).
Welles was found by a talent agent while visiting Hollywood for her sister's wedding, where she was encouraged to do a screen test. Despite the offer, she instead opted to enrol on a college course in dramatics, where she was trained by actress Maude Adams. Upon her return to Hollywood, she signed a contract with Paramount Studios after her screen-test was picked up by agent William Meiklejohn.
She later took a break from the film industry to become a stage actress, before taking a hiatus from show business to raise a family. She returned several years later to star in Francis in the Haunted House opposite Mickey Rooney in 1956.
Welles died in September 2002 and was survived by her children and grandchildren.
Filmography
all 12
Movies 12
Francis in the Haunted House (1956)
Casa Manana (1951)
Square Dance Katy (1950)
A Kiss for Corliss (1949)
Make Believe Ballroom (1949)
Dear Ruth (1947)
Ladies' Man (1947)
To Each His Own (1946)
Kiss and Tell (1945)
Hollywood Victory Caravan (1945)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1925-06-25
Deathday2002-09-19 (77 years old)
Birth NameVirginia Francine Welter
Birth PlaceWausau, Wisconsin, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsVirginia Francine Welter
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