Jane Withers

Born: 1926-04-12

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Biography

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Jane Withers (April 12, 1926 – August 7, 2021) was an American actress, model, and singer. Beginning a prolific career as a child actress at the age of 3, Withers was a Young Artist Award–Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for being one of the most popular child film stars of the 1930s and early 1940s, as well as for her portrayal of "Josephine the Plumber" in a series of TV commercials for Comet cleanser in the 1960s and early 1970s, and probably best known for playing the obnoxious Joy Smythe in the film Bright Eyes, where she paired with Shirley Temple.

Known For

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Giant
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
Captain Newman, M.D.
Imitation of Life
Shirley Temple: America's Little Darling
Bright Eyes
The North Star
Mary Stevens, M.D.
Keep Smiling

Top Movie Credits

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Additional Laverne Dialogue (voice)
Giant Vashti Synthe
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II Gargoyle Laverne (voice)
Captain Newman, M.D. Lt. Grace Blodgett
Imitation of Life Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Bright Eyes Joy Smythe
The North Star Clavdia Kurin
Mary Stevens, M.D. Little Girl in Lobby (uncredited)
Keep Smiling Jane Rand