Carol Adams (actress)
| Carol Adams | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Lurline Uller March 15, 1918 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Died |
April 9, 2012 (aged 94) West Hollywood, United States |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1923-1944 |
Carol Adams (March 15, 1918 - April 9, 2012), was an American actress and dancer whose career began as a child in 1923. At age five, Adams was asked to appear in a short subject called Navy Blues where she played a flower girl.[1]
She appeared in episodes of the film serials Our Gang and Mickey McGuire and at age 18 signed a contract with the film studio 20th Century Fox. Two years later, she was under contract with Paramount Pictures and subsequently Republic Pictures.[2]
Regarded as one of the foremost tap dance stars in the beginning of the 1940s, Carol Adams was in many Soundies.[1]
In 1944, Adams retired after marrying studio executive Richard J. Pearl.[2] She died on March 15, 2012 in Los Angeles aged 93.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Carol Adams". Memphis Film Festival. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Actress Carol Adams dies at 94". Variety. Retrieved 12 November 2013.