Claire James

Claire James

Deceased · Born: Apr 23, 1920 · Died: Jan 18, 1986

Personal Details

BornApr 23, 1920 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Spouse
  • Dr. Peter Louis Hoffman

    ( Nov 30, 1950 to Jun 18, 1952 )
  • William Girard

    ( Feb 18, 1947 to Apr 27, 1949 )
  • Raymond Dorsey

    ( Jun 20, 1943 to Nov 23, 1945 )
  • Busby Berkeley

    ( Mar 29, 1942 to Jun 8, 1943 )

Biography

Claire James, a talented actress, entered this world on April 23, 1920, in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, which marked the beginning of an illustrious career that would span decades. Her impressive filmography boasts a diverse range of roles, including notable appearances in "Voodoo Man" (1944),"Navy Blues" (1941),and "Hop Harrigan America's Ace of the Airways" (1946),showcasing her remarkable versatility as a performer.

Throughout her life, Claire James was married to four individuals, each of whom played a significant role in her journey. Her husbands included the esteemed Dr. Peter Louis Hoffman, the accomplished William Girard, the talented Raymond Dorsey, and the renowned Busby Berkeley, whose names are etched in the annals of cinematic history.

Tragically, Claire James's life came to a close on January 18, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Career

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1956
The Revolt of Mamie Stover
The Revolt of Mamie Stover as Dance Hall Hostess
{"id":68887,"title":"One Too Many","year":"1950","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-too-many","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68887.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68887.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
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1947
Jack Armstrong
Jack Armstrong as Princess Alura [Chs. 3-6, 9-11, 15]
{"id":133098,"title":"Vacation Days","year":"1947","character":"Indian Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vacation-days","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133098.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133098.jpg"},"released":1}
Vacation Days
Vacation Days as Indian Girl
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1946
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Mr. Noisy
Mr. Noisy as Nurse (uncredited)
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{"id":70003,"title":"Road to Utopia","year":"1945","character":"Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/road-to-utopia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70003.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70003.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Road to Utopia
Road to Utopia as Girl (uncredited)
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A Thousand and One Nights
A Thousand and One Nights as Girl in Tailor Shop
{"id":70590,"title":"Voodoo Man","year":"1944","character":"Zombie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/voodoo-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70590.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70590.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Voodoo Man
Voodoo Man as Zombie
{"id":70924,"title":"Coney Island","year":"1943","character":"Girl Friend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coney-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70924.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70924.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Coney Island
Coney Island as Girl Friend
{"id":83011,"title":"Springtime in the Rockies","year":"1942","character":"Secretary (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/springtime-in-the-rockies-1942","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83011.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83011.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Springtime in the Rockies
Springtime in the Rockies as Secretary (uncredited)
{"id":175669,"title":"Half Shot at Sunrise","year":"1941","character":"Audience Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/half-shot-at-sunrise-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175669.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Half Shot at Sunrise
Half Shot at Sunrise as Audience Girl
{"id":71685,"title":"Navy Blues","year":"1941","character":"Navy Blues Sextet Member","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/navy-blues","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71685.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71685.jpg"},"released":1}
Navy Blues
Navy Blues as Navy Blues Sextet Member
{"id":71488,"title":"Ziegfeld Girl","year":"1941","character":"Ziegfeld Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ziegfeld-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71488.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71488.jpg"},"released":1}
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl as Ziegfeld Girl (uncredited)
{"id":96750,"title":"Spring Parade","year":"1940","character":"Cafe Customer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/spring-parade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96750.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96750.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Spring Parade
Spring Parade as Cafe Customer
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Saps at Sea
Saps at Sea as Receptionist at horn factory
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Blondie on a Budget
Blondie on a Budget as Usherette (uncredited)
{"id":71899,"title":"The Ghost Breakers","year":"1940","character":"Las Palmas Club Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ghost-breakers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71899.jpg"},"released":1}
The Ghost Breakers
The Ghost Breakers as Las Palmas Club Patron (uncredited)
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Phantom Raiders
Phantom Raiders as Pretty Girl at End
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Road to Singapore
Road to Singapore as Girl at Party (uncredited)
{"id":32245,"title":"They Drive by Night","year":"1940","character":"Party Guest (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-drive-by-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32245.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32245.jpg"},"released":1}
They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night as Party Guest (uncredited)
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1939
Rose of Washington Square
Rose of Washington Square as Well-Wisher (uncredited)
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Fast and Furious
Fast and Furious as Gladys, Miss Grand Rapids (uncredited)