Deceased
How Did Marie McDonald Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 42Also known asCora Marie FryeGenderFemaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn06/07/1923Born inBurgin, Kentucky, USADied21/10/1965 (aged 42)Died inCalabasasCausedrug overdoseWikidataQ2449272 ↗Buried atForest Lawn Memorial ParkTMDb#127632 ↗
Marie McDonald was an American actress and singer. She started her career at a young age, participating in beauty pageants and gaining attention as "The Queen of Coney Island" and "Miss New York State." She ventured into show business by debuting in George White's Scandals of 1939 and landed roles in Broadway productions and Hollywood films. McDonald earned the nickname "The Body" for her attractive figure and became a popular pin-up girl during World War II.
Read full Wikipedia article ↗Filmography15 titles
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Promises! Promises!Movie | Claire Banner | 40 |
| 1958 | The Geisha BoyMovie | Lola Livingston | 35 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen ShowSeries | Self - Singer | 33 |
| 1950 | Hit Parade of 1951Movie | Michele | 27 |
| 1950 | Once a ThiefMovie | Flo | 27 |
| 1949 | Tell It to the JudgeMovie | Ginger Simmons | 26 |
| 1947 | Living in a Big WayMovie | Margo Morgan | 24 |
| 1945 | Getting Gertie's GarterMovie | Gertie | 22 |
| 1945 | It's a PleasureMovie | Gale Fletcher | 22 |
| 1944 | I Love a SoldierMovie | Gracie | 21 |
| 1944 | Our Hearts Were Young and GayMovie | Blonde (uncredited) | 21 |
| 1943 | A Scream in the DarkMovie | Joan Allen | 20 |
| 1942 | Lucky JordanMovie | Pearl | 19 |
| 1942 | Pardon My SarongMovie | Ferna | 19 |
| 1941 | It Started with EveMovie | Cigarette Girl (uncredited) | 18 |