Barbara Read

Barbara Read

Deceased · Born: Dec 29, 1917 · Died: Dec 11, 1963

Personal Details

BornDec 29, 1917 Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
Spouse
  • William Talman

    ( May 17, 1952 to Sep 13, 1961 )
  • Willard Edward Josephy

    ( Nov 27, 1947 to Oct 19, 1951 )
  • John Pershing Crawford

    ( Nov 16, 1942 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • William Paul III

    ( Sep 1, 1936 to Nov 1, 1936 )

Biography

Barbara Read, a talented Canadian actress, entered the world on December 29, 1917, in the charming city of Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. Her impressive acting career spanned multiple decades, with notable roles in iconic films such as "Make Way for Tomorrow" (1937),"Three Smart Girls" (1936),and "Married and in Love" (1940).

Throughout her life, Barbara Read was married four times, first to William Talman, followed by Willard Edward Josephy, John Pershing Crawford, and finally William Paul III. Her personal life was marked by a series of romantic unions, each leaving a lasting impact on her life.

Tragically, Barbara Read's life came to a close on December 11, 1963, in the picturesque coastal city of Laguna Beach, California, USA. Her passing marked the end of an era, as the world bid farewell to a talented actress who had left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

Career

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1948
Coroner Creek
Coroner Creek as Abbie Miles (as Barbara Reed)
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1947
Key Witness
Key Witness as Martha Higby (as Barbara Reed)
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1946
The Missing Lady
The Missing Lady as Margo Lane
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Behind the Mask
Behind the Mask as Margo Lane
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{"id":187144,"title":"Death Valley","year":"1946","character":"Mitzi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-valley-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187144.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187144.jpg"},"released":1}
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1942
Too Many Women
Too Many Women as Linda Pearson
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1940
Married and in Love
Married and in Love as Helen Yates
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Curtain Call
Curtain Call as Helen Middleton
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1939
The Spellbinder
The Spellbinder as Janet Marlowe
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Sorority House
Sorority House as Dotty Spencer
{"id":72843,"title":"Midnight Intruder","year":"1938","character":"Patricia Hammond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/midnight-intruder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72843.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72843.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Midnight Intruder
Midnight Intruder as Patricia Hammond
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1937
Merry-Go-Round of 1938
Merry-Go-Round of 1938 as Clarice Stockbridge
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1936