Jones, Carolyn (1929–1983)

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Jones, Carolyn (1929–1983)

American actress. Born April 28, 1929, in Amarillo, TX; died Aug 3, 1983, in Los Angeles, CA; studied at Pasadena Playhouse; m. Aaron Spelling (tv producer), 1953 (div. 1964).

Worked as a radio disk jockey; appeared in many films, including House of Wax, The Big Heat, Shield for Murder, Desiree, The Seven Year Itch, The Tender Trap, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Opposite Sex, Marjorie Morningstar, A Hole in the Head, Career, Ice Palace, How the West Was Won and A Ticklish Affair; on tv, portrayed Morticia on "The Addams Family" (1964–66). Nominated for Oscar for Best Supporting role in The Bachelor Party (1957).

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