Lorraine Miller

Lorraine Miller

Deceased · Born: Jan 5, 1922 · Died: Feb 6, 1978

Personal Details

BornJan 5, 1922 Flint, Michigan, USA

Biography

Lorraine Miller's educational odyssey began in the city of Flint, Michigan, where she consistently showcased an extraordinary aptitude for a diverse array of academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, including debate, singing, acting, and various club endeavors.

Upon completing her secondary education at Flint Northern High School in the spring of 1940, Miller took her first steps into the professional realm by securing a position as a telephone operator with Michigan Bell, a career path that would eventually come to a close once she had successfully participated in and won a competitive contest, thereby earning the prestigious and highly coveted title of "Rodeo Queen".

The culmination of her remarkable achievement led to the granting of a lucrative contract with the esteemed MGM studio, a renowned institution in the heart of Hollywood, California. As she made her way to the City of Angels, she settled into the "Studio Club", a unique communal living space specifically designed for young actresses, where she had the opportunity to cohabitate with the illustrious Donna Reed, a celebrated actress in her own right.

In the year 1941, the esteemed city of Flint paid a special tribute to the remarkable individual, Lorraine Miller, by dedicating a day in her honor, aptly titled "Lorraine Miller Day", a testament to her extraordinary impact on the world. This notable recognition was soon followed by a feature article in the prominent magazine, Life, which showcased a plethora of photographs, providing a comprehensive overview of her burgeoning career in the glamorous world of Hollywood.

Throughout her time in the limelight, Miller was celebrated for her breathtaking beauty, earning accolades and comparisons to the legendary and iconic Rita Hayworth, a true Hollywood legend.

Career

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1950
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1949
Trouble at Melody Mesa
Trouble at Melody Mesa as Mathilda Matty Simmons
{"id":122491,"title":"Ambush Trail","year":"1946","character":"Alice Rhodes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ambush-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122491.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122491.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Ambush Trail
Ambush Trail as Alice Rhodes
{"id":22419,"title":"The Big Sleep","year":"1946","character":"Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-sleep","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rr25kv8chvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rr25kv8chvg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep as Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
{"id":70379,"title":"The White Gorilla","year":"1945","character":"Ruth Stacey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-white-gorilla","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70379.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
The White Gorilla
The White Gorilla as Ruth Stacey
{"id":70338,"title":"Border Badmen","year":"1945","character":"Helen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/border-badmen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70338.jpg"},"released":1}
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Three in the Saddle
Three in the Saddle as Peggy Barlow
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Frontier Fugitives
Frontier Fugitives as Ellen Williams
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Lonesome Trail
Lonesome Trail as Elsie Melford
{"id":175167,"title":"Men in Her Diary","year":"1945","character":"Pat Mann","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-in-her-diary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175167.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175167.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70301,"title":"Between Two Women","year":"1945","character":"Marion","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/between-two-women-1945","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70301.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70301.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14617,"title":"Up in Arms","year":"1944","character":"Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-in-arms","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14617.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Up in Arms
Up in Arms as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
{"id":33631,"title":"Riders of the Rio Grande","year":"1943","character":"Janet Owens","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/riders-of-the-rio-grande","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33631.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33631.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
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{"id":187357,"title":"She's in the Army","year":"1942","character":"Nightclub Singer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shes-in-the-army-1942","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187357.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187357.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
She's in the Army
She's in the Army as Nightclub Singer
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1941
Ball of Fire
Ball of Fire as Girl in Café (uncredited)
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1936
Colleen
Colleen as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
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1997