Carol Adams (born Lurline Uller; March 15, 1918 – April 9, 2012),[1] was an American actress and dancer whose career began as a child in 1923.

Early years

Adams was born Lurline Uller in Los Angeles, California, March 15, 1918.[1] Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Uller.[2] At age five, she was asked to appear in a short subject called Navy Blues where she played a flower girl.[3] She was billed under her birth name until her name was changed when she was 20 and working for Paramount Pictures.[4]

Film

Adams appeared in episodes of the film serials Our Gang and Mickey McGuire and at age 18 signed a contract with the film studio 20th Century Fox. Two years later, she was under contract with Paramount Pictures and subsequently Republic Pictures. Her obituary in Variety said that she "appeared in some 50 features."[4] Regarded as one of the foremost tap dance stars in the beginning of the 1940s, she was in many Soundies.[4]

Personal life and death

In 1944, Adams retired after marrying studio executive Richard J. Pearl.[4]

Adams died in Los Angeles on March 15, 2012, at the age of 94. She was survived by a son, a daughter, six granddaughters, and seven great-grandchildren.[4] Adams was remembered as an actress "who appeared in some 50 features, starring at times with Gene Autry and Roy Rogers."[5]

Selected filmography

Source:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lentz III, Harris M. (2013). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2012. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-7063-1. P. 2.
  2. ^ "High School Girl Wins Musical Film Role". Los Angeles Times. March 26, 1940. p. 15. Retrieved June 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Carol Adams". Memphis Film Festival. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Actress Carol Adams dies at 94". Variety. April 26, 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  5. ^ Variety Staff (April 26, 2012) [April 26, 2012]. "Actress Carol Adams dies at 94". Variety. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2024.


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