Actor
Anne Francis
1930 – 2011
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 16 September 1930, Ossining, New York, USA
- Died
- 2 January 2011
- Known for
- Forbidden Planet
, Bad Day at Black Rock, Blackboard Jungle
Anne Francis (1930–2011) was an American actress who worked from childhood in radio and television before moving into films. She is best remembered as Altaira in the sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet and as the title detective of the TV series Honey West, an early female-led detective show.
Where to start
Forbidden Planet (1956)Full guide
Her most celebrated film role, as Altaira in a landmark of 1950s science fiction.
Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting role in a acclaimed thriller with Spencer Tracy, showing her range at MGM.
Blackboard Jungle (1955)Log in to add it to the library
Appeared in this influential, much-discussed drama about juvenile delinquency in an urban school.
Funny Girl (1968)Log in to add it to the library
Had a supporting part in the major Barbra Streisand musical, late in her film career.
The Pirate (1948)Log in to add it to the library
Early screen appearance in a Judy Garland and Gene Kelly MGM musical.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 1966 Golden Globe Award for Best TV Star – Female, for Honey West
The full list · 66
- 1948Portrait of JennieLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Teenager In Art Gallery
- 1948The PirateLog in to add it to the libraryActor as 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited)
- 1948Summer HolidayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Elsie Rand
- 1950So Young, So BadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Loretta Wilson
- 1951The Whistle at Eaton FallsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jean
- 1951ElopementLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jacqueline "Jake" Osborne
- 1952DreamboatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carol Sayre
- 1952Lydia BaileyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lydia Bailey
- 1953A Lion Is in the StreetsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sunny-Lou "Flamingo" McManamee
- 1954Susan Slept HereLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Isabella Alexander
- 1954Rogue CopLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nancy Corlane
- 1954The Rocket ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as June Brown
- 1955Bad Day at Black RockLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Liz Wirth
- 1955Blackboard JungleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ann Dadier
- 1955Battle CryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rae
- 1955The Scarlet CoatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sally Cameron
- 1956Forbidden PlanetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Altaira Morbius
- 1956The RackLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Aggie Hall
- 1956The Great American PastimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Betty Hallerton
- 1957Don't Go Near the WaterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lt. Alice Tomlen
- 1957The Hired GunLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ellen Beldon
- 1960The Crowded SkyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kitty Foster
- 1960Girl of the NightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Robin 'Bobbie' Williams
- 1965The Satan BugLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ann Williams
- 1965BrainstormLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lorrie Benson
- 1965The Further Adventures of GallegherLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Adeline Jones
- 1968Funny GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Georgia James
- 1969Hook, Line and SinkerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nancy Ingersoll
- 1969The Love God?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Lisa LaMonica
- 1969More Dead than AliveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Monica Alton
- 1969ImpasseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bobby Jones
- 1970Wild WomenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jean Marshek
- 1970Lost FlightLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gina Talbott
- 1970The IntrudersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Leora Garrison
- 1970The Weird World of WeirdLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1971Mongo's Back in TownLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Angel
- 1971The Forgotten ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marie Hardy Forrest
- 1972Pancho VillaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Flo
- 1972Haunts of the Very RichLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Annette Larrier
- 1972Fireball ForwardLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helen Sawyer
- 1973A Chant of SilenceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Anne Spencer
- 1974Cry PanicLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Julie
- 1974The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number OneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Colette
- 1975A Girl Named SoonerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Selma Goss
- 1975The Last SurvivorsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helen Dixon
- 1976Banjo Hackett: Roamin' FreeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Flora Dobbs
- 1976SurvivalLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1978Little MoLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sophie Fisher
- 1978The Young RunawaysLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marian Lockhart
- 1978Born AgainLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Patty Colson
- 1980Detour to TerrorLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sheila
- 1982Mazes and MonstersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ellie
- 1983O’MalleyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Amanda O'Malley
- 1983Charley's AuntLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez
- 1985ReturnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Eileen Sedgeley
- 1986A Masterpiece of MurderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ruth Beekman
- 1987Laguna HeatLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Helene Long
- 1988My First LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Terry
- 1990Little VegasLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Martha
- 1992The Double 0 KidLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Lomax
- 1992Love Can Be MurderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Maggie O'Brien
- 1996Lover's KnotLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Marian Hunter
- 1996Have You Seen My SonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Catherine Pritcher
- 2006Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden PlanetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2006Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi IconLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2014Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-InsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
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