Lucille Barkley

Lucille Barkley (born Lucille Oshinski,[1] November 3, 1924 – March 19, 1979) was an American film actress.[2]

Lucille Barkley
Born
Lucille Oshinski

November 3, 1924
DiedAugust 11, 1979
Glendora, California
OccupationActress
Years active1947–1955 (film)

Early years

The daughter of Florian and Verna Oshinski,[3] Barkley was born in Pennsylvania but considered Rochester, New York, her hometown.[1] She gained early acting experience with productions of the Rochester Community Players.[4]

She left Rochester in 1948 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[1]

Career

Barkley worked as a model with the Harry Conover agency.[3]

She began her film career with Paramount Pictures, and after a year she signed with Universal-International.[1]

In the mid-1950s, she began acting on television.[1]

Selected filmography

References

  1. "'Just Lucky, I Guess' Admits City Actress". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. August 1, 1955. p. 19. Retrieved 14 June 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  2. Blottner p.258
  3. "Former County Girl Gaining Movie Fame". The Daily Item. Pennsylvania, Sunbury. December 24, 1949. p. 8. Retrieved 15 June 2019 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "'Eileen' to Open At Playhouse Tonight". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. October 16, 1943. p. 7. Retrieved 14 June 2019 via Newspapers.com.

Bibliography

  • Blottner, Gene. Columbia Noir: A Complete Filmography, 1940-1962. McFarland, 2015.


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