Description:
(Actress)
Carolyn Jones was a popular American television and movie actress famous for her role as ‘Morticia’ in the television series ‘The Adams Family’. She acted in several movies like ‘The Turning Point’ as Miss Lilian Smith, ‘Road to Bali’ as Eunice, ‘Off Limits’ as Deborah, ‘How the West was won’ as Julie Rawlings and several others. She was a very imaginative child and as she suffered from asthma during her childhood, she was often very sick to go to cinema halls although being mad about movies. Hence, she would listen to her two favorite actors Danny Kaye and Spike Jones and read a lot of Hollywood movie magazines at home. Carolyn gave herself a complete head-to-toe make-over, going through painful nose surgeries to make herself look appealing in movies. Carolyn appeared in around 30 different television series. She even got an Oscar nomination for her film in ‘The Bachelor Party’ although she was on-screen for just five minutes.
Birthday
April 8, 1930 (Aries)
Alternative names
Carolyn Sue Jone
City
Amarillo, Texas
Died on
August 3, 1983
Spouse/Ex-
Don Donaldson (unknown dates; divorced), Aaron Spelling (m. 1953; div. 1964)Herbert Greene, Peter Bailey-Britton (m. 1982; her death 1983)
Parents
Where did Carolyn Jones grow up?
Carolyn Jones grew up in Amarillo, Texas.
What was Carolyn Jones' first major acting role?
Carolyn Jones' first major acting role was in the film "The Turning Point" in 1952.
What iconic role is Carolyn Jones best known for?
Carolyn Jones is best known for her role as Morticia Addams in the TV series "The Addams Family."
Did Carolyn Jones have any other notable television roles?
Yes, Carolyn Jones also had a recurring role as Myrtle in the TV series "Capitol" in the 1980s.
What was the last film Carolyn Jones appeared in before her passing?
The last film Carolyn Jones appeared in before her passing was "Eaten Alive" in 1977.