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Faith Domergue

1924-06-16 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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Biografia

Faith Domergue (born June 16, 1924 – November 4, 1999) was an American actress, primarily known for her roles in science fiction and B-movie films during the 1940s and 1950s. Faith Domergue was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in California. Her early interest in acting led her to pursue a career in Hollywood, and she was discovered by producer Howard Hughes when she was just a teenager. He was impressed by her beauty and signed her to a contract, eventually launching her career in film. Domergue’s breakthrough role came in 1945 when she appeared in the film *The Strange Love of Martha Ivers*, though she didn't achieve major fame until she starred in *This Island Earth* (1955), a classic science fiction film where she played the role of a beautiful alien. The film became one of her best-known roles, and she was frequently cast in similar sci-fi movies, such as *It Came from Beneath the Sea* (1955). Aside from sci-fi films, Domergue also appeared in a number of dramas, crime films, and film noirs during the 1940s and 1950s, though she never reached the level of superstardom that some of her contemporaries did. She was a striking actress known for her exotic looks, which fit well with the roles she played. Domergue was known for her private nature, and she had several high-profile marriages. She was married four times in total, one of which was to actor and director *Louis A. L. Carr* (a marriage that ended in divorce). Her romantic life, as well as her career choices, kept her somewhat in the spotlight, but she eventually retired from acting in the 1960s. Faith Domergue lived out her later years quietly, far from the public eye. She passed away on November 4, 1999, at the age of 75, in Santa Barbara, California.

Películas

Elvira's Movie Macabre: Legacy of Blood Veronica Dean 1982-04-10
The Horror Show (archive footage) 1979-02-06
Amore grande, amore libero Madre di Paolo 1976-04-02
Psycho Sisters Millie Hartman 1974-12-25
The House of Seven Corpses Gayle Dorian 1974-02-01
L'uomo dagli occhi di ghiaccio Mrs. Valdes 1971-04-10
Blood Legacy Veronica Dean 1971-03-17
The Gamblers Signora Del Isolla 1970-04-16
Una sull'altra Marta 1969-08-15
Lo stato d'assedio Lorenzo's mother 1969-01-01
Track Of Thunder Mrs. Goodwin 1968-01-31
Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet Dr. Marsha Evans, Vega 1965-08-01
California Carlotta Torres 1963-03-03
Escort West Martha Drury 1959-01-23
Il cielo brucia Anna 1958-06-14
Man in the Shadow Barbara Peters 1957-09-01
Spin a Dark Web Bella Francesi 1956-03-01
Santa Fe Passage Aurelie St. Clair 1955-05-12
Cult of the Cobra Lisa Moya 1955-03-30
It Came from Beneath the Sea Prof. Lesley Joyce 1955-07-01
Timeslip Jill Rabowski 1955-11-01
This Island Earth Dr. Ruth Adams 1955-06-01
This Is My Love Evelyn Myer 1954-10-27
The Great Sioux Uprising Joan Britton 1953-07-17
The Duel at Silver Creek Opal Lacy 1952-09-05
Where Danger Lives Margo 1950-11-16
Vendetta Colomba della Rabia 1950-12-25
Young Widow Gerry Taylor 1946-03-01
Dancing in a Harem 1941-12-01
Blues in the Night Jitterbug (uncredited) 1941-11-15