Virginia Gilmore | |
|---|---|
 Gilmore in 1941 | |
| Born | Sherman Virginia Poole (1919-07-26)July 26, 1919 El Monte, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 1986(1986-03-28) (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1970 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Virginia Gilmore (bornSherman Virginia Poole,[citation needed] July 26, 1919 – March 28, 1986) was an American film, stage, and television actress.
Gilmore began her stage career inSan Francisco at the age of 15, but moved to Los Angeles in 1939 to pursue work in films. When her movie career was not progressing, Gilmore mustered the nerve to approachSamuel Goldwyn at his home. As a result of their meeting, he promised her a screen test.[1] She soon landed some small movie roles. Her better-known film appearances both occurred in 1941:Western Union, directed byFritz Lang, andSwamp Water directed byJean Renoir.
When her movie role options began to dwindle, Gilmore left Los Angeles for New York City and started working on Broadway, where she had appeared inA Successful Calamity in 1934. In 1943, she played inThose Endearing Young Charms andThe World's Full of Girls.[2] In 1944, she played the title role inDear Ruth,[3] which was directed byMoss Hart. Her other Broadway credits includeTruckline Cafe (1946),The Grey-eyed People (1952), andCritics Choice (1960).[2]
Starting in the late 1940s, Gilmore had many television roles. In 1949, she and her husband,Yul Brynner, were featured onWe're On, an NBC television series. Between 1966 and 1968, she taught drama atYale University.[1] In her later years, Gilmore was a leader inAlcoholics Anonymous (AA).[4]
In 1944, she married Yul Brynner. The couple had one son, Yul "Rock" Brynner, before divorcing in 1960.[5]
On March 28, 1986, Gilmore died fromchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at her home inSanta Barbara, California, aged 66.[1] Upon her death, she was cremated by theNeptune Society and her ashes scattered at sea.[4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Winter Carnival | Margie Stafford | |
| 1940 | Laddie | Pamela Pryor | |
| Manhattan Heartbeat | Dottie Haley | ||
| Jennie | Jennie Collins | ||
| 1941 | Tall, Dark and Handsome | Judy Miller | |
| Western Union | Sue Creighton | ||
| Swamp Water | Mabel MacKenzie | ||
| Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case | Terry Parker | ||
| 1942 | Sundown Jim | Toni Black | |
| The Pride of the Yankees | Myra | ||
| Berlin Correspondent | Karen Hauen | ||
| The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe | Elmira Royster | ||
| Orchestra Wives | Elsie | ||
| That Other Woman | Emily Borden | ||
| 1943 | Chetniks! The Fighting Guerrillas | Natalia | |
| 1945 | Wonder Man | Sailor's Girl Friend | |
| 1948 | Close-Up | Peggy Lake | |
| 1952 | Walk East on Beacon | Millie Zalenko / Teresa Henning |
