Kathleen Burke, a talented actress, entered this world on September 5, 1913, in the charming city of Hammond, Indiana, USA. Her impressive acting career spanned numerous years, with notable roles in films such as Good Dame, released in 1934, The Last Outpost, which premiered in 1935, and The Lion Man, a 1936 production. Throughout her life, Kathleen was married to three individuals: Jose Fernandez, Glen Nelson Rardin, and Forrest Lloyd Smith. Sadly, her life came to an end on April 9, 1980, in the bustling metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Personal Details
BornSep 5, 1913 Hammond, Indiana, USA
Spouse
Jose Fernandez
( Mar 7, 1936 to Dec 31, 1969 )Glen Nelson Rardin
( Feb 25, 1933 to Nov 8, 1934 )Forrest Lloyd Smith
( May 19, 2025 to Apr 9, 1980 )
Biography
Career
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2014

Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film as The Panther Woman (archive footage)
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1938

Boy of the Streets as Julie Stone
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1937

The Sheik Steps Out as Gloria Parker
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1936

The Lion Man as Eulilah
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Craig's Wife as Adelaide Passmore
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1935

Rocky Mountain Mystery as Flora Ballard
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Nevada as Hettie Ide
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer as Tania Volkanskaya
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The Last Outpost as Ilya
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1934

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back as Jane Sothern
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The Merry Widow as Prisoner (uncredited)
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Six of a Kind as Woman (uncredited)
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1933

Murders in the Zoo as Evelyn Gorman
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Sunset Pass as Jane Preston
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The Mad Game as Marilyn Kirk
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Torch Singer as Sobbing Girl
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1932

Island of Lost Souls as Lota the Panther Woman