Vivian Austin

Vivian Austin

Deceased · Born: Feb 23, 1920 · Died: Aug 1, 2004

Personal Details

BornFeb 23, 1920 Hollywood, California, USA
Spouse
  • Dr. Ken Grow

    ( Dec 30, 1968 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Glenn Austin

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Vivian Austin, a ravishing brown-haired and brown-eyed beauty queen, had the distinction of being voted "Miss Hollywood" in 1943, a title that served as a springboard to a lucrative contract with Universal Pictures.

Prior to embarking on her film career, the studio provided Austin with valuable experience by assigning her to various little theater groups around Los Angeles, where she honed her craft and developed her acting skills.

It wasn't long before Austin made her silver screen debut in the 1943 film "Moonlight in Vermont", a movie that marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration with Universal Pictures.

Throughout her tenure with the studio, Austin appeared in a diverse range of films, including westerns, musicals, and dramas, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

However, due to health problems, Austin was eventually forced to retire from the screen, bringing an end to her illustrious acting career.

Biography:

Career

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1947
Philo Vance's Gamble
Philo Vance's Gamble as Laurian March (as Terry Austin)
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Philo Vance Returns
Philo Vance Returns as Lorena Blendon Simms
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Born to Speed
Born to Speed as Toni Bradley (as Terry Austin)
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T-Men
T-Men as Genevieve (uncredited)
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1945
She Gets Her Man
She Gets Her Man as Maybelle Clark
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1944
Boss of Boomtown
Boss of Boomtown as Dale Starr
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Trigger Trail
Trigger Trail as Ann Cattlet
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Destiny
Destiny as Phyllis
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Moon Over Las Vegas
Moon Over Las Vegas as Grace Towers
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1943
Moonlight in Vermont
Moonlight in Vermont as Brenda Allenby
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Fired Wife
Fired Wife as Divorcee
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1940
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1938
Men Are Such Fools
Men Are Such Fools as Nancy Sinclair (uncredited)