Marjorie Reynolds

About Marjorie Reynolds

Who is it?: Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day: August 12, 1917
Birth Place:  Buhl, Idaho, United States
Occupation: Actress, dancer
Years active: 1923–24 1933–78
Spouse(s): Jack Reynolds (1936-1952; divorced); 1 child John Whitney (1953-1985; his death) or John M. Haffen (1953-1985)
Children: Linda Reynolds (b. 1946)

Marjorie Reynolds

Marjorie Reynolds was born on August 12, 1917 in  Buhl, Idaho, United States, is Actress, Soundtrack. Bright, vivacious Marjorie Reynolds (née Marjorie Goodspeed) was born in Idaho on August 12, 1917 to a doctor and homemaker, and raised in Los Angeles. Making her film debut at age 6, she "retired" after only a few years in favor of a normal education. She returned in the mid-30s, as a teenager this time, and began the typical assembly-line route of extra and bit roles for various mega studios, this time billed as Marjorie Moore. Her first speaking role was in Columbia Studio's programmer Murder in Greenwich Village (1937), this time billed as Marjorie Reynolds (her first husband's last name), a moniker she kept for the duration of her career. The blonde (originally brunette) actress then went through a rather unchallenging prairie flower phase opposite Hollywood's top western stars such as Tex Ritter, Buck Jones, Roy Rogers and Tim Holt. It all paid off, however, when she won the top female role opposite Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire in the seasonal film classic Holiday Inn (1942), a role originally designed for Mary Martin. It remains Marjorie's most popular and cherished role on film, but it did not help her make a permanent transition into 'A' quality fare. She continued as a dependable "B" co-lead in such films as Up in Mabel's Room (1944), Meet Me on Broadway (1946), and Heaven Only Knows (1947), with an exciting movie offer such as Fritz Lang's Ministry of Fear (1944) coming her way on a rare occasion. Along with maturity and a new entertainment medium (television) in the 50s came a return to her natural hair color. As William Bendix's patient, resourceful brunette wife on the comedy TV series The Life of Riley (1953), Marjorie became a semi-household name. Her career took a steep decline following its demise five years later and she was only sporadically seen in films, commercials and TV guest spots after that. Married twice, her first husband was Jack Reynolds, who was an Assistant Casting Director for Samuel Goldwyn. They had one daughter, Linda, before divorcing in 1952 after 16 years. Second husband, film editor John Whitney, worked for a time in the 40s as an actor. They were married for 32 years until his death in 1985. Long retired, Marjorie died in 1997 of congestive heart failure after collapsing while walking her dog. Though she didn't fully live up to her potential as a serious, formidable actress, her gentle charm and obvious beauty certainly spruced up the 60+ films in which she appeared.
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As per our current Database, Marjorie Reynolds has been died on February 1, 1997(1997-02-01) (aged 79)\nManhattan Beach, California, U.S..

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When Marjorie Reynolds die, Marjorie Reynolds was 79 years old.

Popular As Marjorie Reynolds
Occupation Actress
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born August 12, 1917 ( Buhl, Idaho, United States)
Birthday August 12
Town/City  Buhl, Idaho, United States
Nationality United States

🌙 Zodiac

Marjorie Reynolds’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Marjorie Reynolds was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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Biography/Timeline

1525

Reynolds has a star in the Television section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1525 Vine Street.

1923

Beginning at age 6, Reynolds was a featured child Actress in such silent films as Scaramouche (1923). Her first speaking role was in Murder in Greenwich Village (1937). She appeared in bit parts in numerous films including Gone with the Wind (1939).

1940

Reynolds played the loyal girlfriend opposite wrongly accused Richard Cromwell in Enemy Agent (1940). That same year, in The Fatal Hour, Reynolds appeared for Monogram Pictures as a reporter on the trail of Boris Karloff's detective James Lee Wong, and opposite Grant Withers as a cop.

1942

She is prominently featured as a character in three mystery novels by John Dandola: Dead By All Appearances, which takes place during the initial theatrical release of Holiday Inn (1942); Dead in Small Doses, which is set just prior to the release of Dixie (1943); and Dead by Happenstance, which takes place before she begins filming Up in Mabel's Room (1944).

1944

She also had major roles in Fritz Lang's Ministry of Fear (1944) and in the movie Up in Mabel's Room (1944).

1946

Reynolds starred with Abbott and Costello in the supernatural comedy The Time of Their Lives (1946). Her career progression was hindered by the premature death of her mentor, Mark Sandrich. She was cast in a supporting role in Mario Lanza's film debut, That Midnight Kiss (1949 film).

1952

Reynolds was married to Jack Reynolds, a casting Director. They had a daughter, Linda, and divorced in 1952. Her second husband was film Editor Jon M. Haffen (who during his acting career had been billed as John Whitney). He died in 1985.

1953

She later appeared in the NBC version of the television series The Life of Riley (1953–1958) and appeared on 3 episodes of the television series Leave it to Beaver (1960–1963).

1997

On February 1, 1997, having suffered from congestive heart disease, she collapsed and died in Manhattan Beach, California, while walking her dog. She was 79 years old. She was survived by one daughter.

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