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Cathy O'Donnell (born Ann Steely, July 6, 1923 – April 11, 1970) was an American actress who appeared in The Best Years of Our Lives, Ben-Hur, and films noir such as Detective Story and They Live by Night.
Cathy O'Donnell. Actress: The Best Years of Our Lives. Born and raised in Alabama as Ann Steely, O'Donnell attended high school and college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, then worked as a stenographer to finance a trip to Hollywood, where she was spotted by a talent scout, leading to her being signed to a contract by producer Samuel Goldwyn.
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Feb 5, 2024 · Step into the mesmerizing world of Classic Hollywood with Cathy O'Donnell, a trailblazing star who captivated hearts on and off the screen. 🌟 From their first breakout role to their...
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Here are 10 things you should know about Cathy O'Donnell, born on July 6, 1923. She had a lovely, wistful quality onscreen, and both her life and career were...
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Cathy O'Donnell (July 6, 1923 – April 11, 1970) was an American actress, best known for her many roles in film-noir movies. While under contract with Samuel Goldwyn, O'Donnell made her debut in an uncredited role as a nightclub extra in Wonder Man (1945).
Dec 20, 2023 · “CATHY O’DONNELL / Born: Ann Steely, July 6, 1923, Siluria, Alabama, U.S. / Died: April 11, 1970 (aged 46), Los Angeles, California, U.S. / Resting place: Fo...
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In 1951, Cathy had a small but worthwhile role in DETECTIVE STORY, directed by William Wyler, and the lead in an inconsequential film called NEVER TRUST A GAMBLER. After other small roles, most notably in Anthony Mann's THE MAN FROM LARAMIE (1955) with Jimmy Stewart, Cathy made her final big screen appearance for Wyler in his 1959 epic BEN-HUR.
