The extraordinary Jo-Carroll Dennison, an iconic individual whose impact on the domain of American pageantry is still felt to this day, was born on a fateful winter's night, December 16, 1923, a day that would ultimately become forever linked with her crowning glory as the illustrious Miss America 1942, a title that would forever solidify her place in the annals of American history.
Personal Details
BornDec 16, 1923 Florence, Arizona, USA
Spouse
Russell Stoneham
( Oct 17, 1954 to Apr 13, 1981 )Phil Silvers
( Mar 2, 1945 to Mar 8, 1950 )
Biography
Career
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1975

Everybody Rides the Carousel as Stage 5 (voice)
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1951

Pickup as Irma, Betty's friend
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1950

Beyond the Purple Hills as Mollie Rayburn
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Prehistoric Women as Nika (as Jo Carroll Dennison)
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1946

The Missing Lady as Gilda Marsh
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The Jolson Story as Ann Murray
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1944

Winged Victory as Dorothy Ross
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Ladies of Washington as Frieda
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1943

The Gang's All Here as Minor Role (uncredited)
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2005