Elaine Riley

Elaine Riley

Elaine Riley pinup photo, 1944
Born January 15, 1917
East Liverpool, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation Film actress
Years active 1943-1960

Elaine Riley (born January 15, 1917) is an American former film and television actress.

Career

Elaine Riley was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on January 15, 1917. Beginning as a model for Powers and Hattie Carnegie model in New York at the age of 18, she entered Hollywood in 1943 as an extra for the RKO Pictures. In 1946, she signed with Paramount Studios. There, she became a recurring leading lady for Hopalong Cassidy and appeared in episode 172 of The Lone Ranger in 1955. She has also worked with stars such as Charles Laughton, Tim Holt and Gene Autry.[1]

She retired from acting in 1960, having more than 70 credits to her name. In 2004, Elaine Riley won the Golden Boot Awards, which honour actors, actresses, and crew members who have made significant contributions to the genre of Western television and movies.[2]

Personal life

In 1946, Elaine Riley married actor Richard Martin. Their marriage lasted until 1994, when he died.[1]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Elaine Riley". Ladies of the Western: Interview with 25 Actresses from the Silent Era to... Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "Elaine Riley, actress". East Liverpool Historical Society. Retrieved 20 November 2013.

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