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Carol Thurston
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Overview
Born
September 27
,
1920
·
Valley City, North Dakota, USA
Died
December 31
,
1969
·
Hollywood, California, USA
(heart attack)
Birth name
Betty Lou Thurston
Mini Bio
Carol Thurston was born on September 27, 1920 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. She was an actress, known for
China Sky (1945)
,
The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)
and
Rogues' Regiment (1948)
. She was married to
Robert Creighton Williams
,
Barry Russo
and David Starr Thayer Jr.. She died on December 31, 1969 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Family
Spouses
Robert Creighton Williams
(February 7, 1962 - December 31, 1969) (her death)
Barry Russo
(1954 - 1959) (divorced)
David Starr Thayer Jr.
(November 24, 1945 - July 1950) (divorced, 1 child)
Trivia
Known slightly for playing exotic roles in the 40s, she was chosen (unknown at the time) by
Cecil B. DeMille
to play "Tremartini" in the film
The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944)
over the likes of
Simone Simon
,
Yvonne De Carlo
and
Elena Verdugo
.
Moved to L.A. in 1942, after her father was employed at Lockheed.
Acted in her father's repertory company from the age of twelve.
Of Irish descent.
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