Canadian actresses who deceased in 1995
Here are 2 famous actresses from Canada died in 1995:
Katherine DeMille
Katherine DeMille (June 29, 1911 Vancouver-April 27, 1995 Tucson) a.k.a. Katherine Lester, Katherine Paula Lester or Katherine de Mille was a Canadian actor. Her children are called Christina Quinn, Christopher Quinn, Duncan Quinn, Catalina Quinn and Valentina Quinn.
DeMille was born into a family with a strong entertainment background. Her father, Cecil B. DeMille, was a prolific film director and producer. Her mother, Constance Adams, was an actress. Following in her parent's footsteps, DeMille began acting in films in the 1930s. She appeared in several films, including "The Crusades" and "Charlie Chan at the Opera." In 1938, she married actor and singer, Anthony Quinn. Together they had five children. After her marriage to Quinn ended in 1965, DeMille focused on raising her children and devoted her time to volunteer work. She was involved in various philanthropic organizations throughout her life. DeMille passed away in 1995 at the age of 83.
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Shirley Patterson
Shirley Patterson (December 26, 1922 Winnipeg-April 4, 1995 Fort Lauderdale) also known as Shawn Smith was a Canadian actor.
She started her career as a model before transitioning to acting. In the 1940s, she moved to Hollywood and appeared in several films such as "The Land Unknown," "Crime Against Joe," and "The Alligator People." She also made appearances on TV shows like "Perry Mason," "Adventures of Superman," and "Gunsmoke."
Patterson was also known for her work as a pin-up girl and was featured on the cover of several magazines. Later in life, she retired from acting and became a successful real estate agent in Florida. Patterson passed away at the age of 72 due to complications from lung cancer.
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