Jean Hale

Jean Hale (born Carol Jane Hale;[1] December 27, 1938) is an American actress.

Jean Hale
Jean Hale in trailer for The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967)
Born (1938-12-27) December 27, 1938
OccupationActress
Years active1960–1991
Spouse(s)
(m. 1961; div. 1984)
Children4, including Quincy Coleman

Early years

Hale was born in Salt Lake City and attended Skidmore College, where she studied drama.[2]

Film and television

In films, Hale played Miriam Stark in Taggart (1964), Cheryl Barker in The Oscar (1966), Myrtle in The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) and Lisa in In Like Flint (1967). She also appeared in several television shows in the 1960s. She made two 1965 appearances on Perry Mason; in both roles she played Perry's client: Reggie Lansfield in "The Case of the Murderous Mermaid," (Season 8, Episode 23) and Carla Chaney in "The Case of the Laughing Lady." Other television appearances include The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Batman, Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre, Bonanza, The Fugitive, Hawaii Five-O, McHale's Navy, My Favorite Martian ("The Atom Misers", air date 12/15/63), "The Men From Shiloh" (rebranded name for the TV western The Virginian in 1971), Hogan's Heroes, and The Wild Wild West.

Personal life

Her parents were Stanton G and Doris (Norrell) Hale. Jean Hale was raised a Mormon.[1]

She married Dabney Coleman in 1961. They have four children: Quincy, Meghan, Randy, and Kelly Johns.[1] They divorced in 1984.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1963Violent MidnightCarol Bishop
1963My Favorite MartianJenine Carter
1964TaggartMiriam Stark
1964Felicia
1965McHale's Navy Joins the Air ForceSgt. Madge Collins
1965Perry MasonCarla Chaney / Reggie Lansfield2 episodes
1966The OscarCheryl Barker
1967In Like FlintLisa
1967The St. Valentine's Day MassacreMyrtle
1991Lies Before KissesVeronicaTV movie, (final film role)

References

  1. "Jean Hale - The Private Life and Times of Jean Hale. Jean Hale Pictures". www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com.
  2. "Film Stars Will Appear At Edwards". The Post-Standard. New York, Syracuse. March 15, 1967. p. 12. Retrieved April 15, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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