Kean, Jane (1924–)

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Kean, Jane (1924–)

American actress. Born April 10, 1924, in Hartford, CT; sister of Betty Kean; m. Richard Linkroum, 1962 (div. 1970); m. Joe Hecht, 1970.

Appeared on stage, tv and in nightclubs, often with her sister as comedy duo "Betty and Jane Kean"; replaced Joyce Randolph as Trixie Norton in "The Honeymooners" (1966–70); films include Pete's Dragon and Chatterbox.

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