Jean Howell

Jean Howell (November 21, 1927 – July 23, 1996) was an American television actress. She also appeared occasionally in films.

Jean Howell
Jean Howell in Perry Mason 1961
Born(1927-11-21)November 21, 1927
Pomona, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 1996(1996-07-23) (aged 68)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Other namesJean Cameron Howell
Alma materUniversity of Washington
OccupationActress
Years active1954–1996
SpouseLarry Thor

Howell was the daughter of Burl Howell and Esther[1] Hyde ‘’Buddy’’ Howell, along with her sister Dixon[2] and graduated from Analy High School in 1944.[3] She also graduated from the University of Washington.[4]

On stage, Howell acted in New York in summer stock theater and at the Horseshoe Theater in Los Angeles. Television programs on which she appeared included Space Patrol, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Four Star Theater, Lux Video Theatre, and Telephone Time.[4] Her films included the 1957 western Hell's Crossroads.[5]

Howell was married to actor Larry Thor for four months in 1956.[6]

In her later years, Howell was an advocate for environmental efforts to clean up Santa Monica Bay. She both gave talks about ecology and trained speakers for similar activities.[7]

Howell died of cancer on July 23, 1996, in Santa Monica, California. She was 68.[7]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "99Index".
  2. Obituary of Dixon Anne Sheldon
  3. "Occidental News". Sonoma West Times and News. California, Sebastopol. March 3, 1955. p. 10. Retrieved March 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Jean Howell in 'Bombers B-52'". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. January 21, 1957. p. 12. Retrieved March 19, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Pitts, Michael R. (21 December 2012). Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films, 2d ed. McFarland. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-7864-6372-5. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  6. "Actress Jean Howell Divorces Larry Thor". The Times. California, San Mateo. Associated Press. July 6, 1956. p. 28. Retrieved September 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  7. "Jean Howell Thor; Environmental Activist With Heal the Bay". Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. August 1, 1996. Retrieved 5 September 2016.


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