June Allyson
June Allyson was an American leading lady whose sweet smile and sunny disposition made her the prototypical girl-next-door of American movies of the 1940s.
Movie Actress
October 7, 1917
July 10, 2006
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June Allyson was a talented American actress, singer, and dancer, renowned for her roles in Hollywood musicals during the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in popular musical films such as “Good News”, “Two Girls and a Sailor”, “The Glenn Miller Story”, and “Little Women”. Allyson also earned critical praise for her performances in “The Stratton Story” and “Executive Suite”. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous TV shows and movies, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the 1970s, Allyson returned to the stage and published her autobiography in 1982. She continued to work in the entertainment industry with guest roles on television and occasional film appearances. Remarkably, Allyson overcame a childhood injury that left her in a steel brace for four years before achieving success as an actress.