Carol Forman

Born: 1918-06-19

Birthplace: Epps, Alabama, USA

Biography

Alabama native Carol Forman (born Maude Carolyn Sawls) began acting as a child in school plays. While a teenager, her family moved to Memphis. By the mid-1940s, she found her way to Los Angeles, where she began appearing in small community theatre productions. This eventually led to a movie contract in 1946. Forman went to appear in feature films and movie serials where she was best known for playing villains such as the titular role of Sombra in "The Black Widow" (1947).

Known For

Nocturne
Superman
The Feathered Serpent
Ada
The Black Widow
Oh! Susanna
Docks of New Orleans
Blackhawk
Desperate
From This Day Forward

Top Movie Credits

Nocturne Receptionist (uncredited)
Superman The Spider Lady
Ada Newspaper Woman
The Black Widow Sombra, The Black Widow
Oh! Susanna Blonde (uncredited)
Desperate Mrs. Henry Roberts (uncredited)
From This Day Forward Counselor in Unemployment Office