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Acting

Joan Lorring

Born
Apr 17, 1926 · Aged 88
Died
May 30, 2014
Place of birth
Hong Kong, China
Gender
Female
Movie credits
14
TV credits
7
Also known as (2)
  • Dellie Ellis (nickname)
  • Maria Madeline Ellis

Biography

Joan Lorring, born Mary Madeline Ellis is a Hong Kong-born American actress and singer known for her work in film and theatre. Soon after, her family moved to Los Angeles, Madeleine (known by her nickname "Dellie") began working as a child actress in radio and film – she was credited as "Dellie Ellis" when she played the title role in the radio program A Date With Judy (1942). She eventually adopted Joan Lorring as her stage name. Lorring made her Broadway debut in 1950, originating the role of Marie Buckholder opposite Shirley Booth in Come Back Little Sheba. Terry Moore later played Marie…