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New York City, New York, USA
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John Merivale (1941-1948), Paul Douglas (1950-1959)
Children
2 children
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♈ Aries
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鸡 Rooster
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Jan Sterling is known for acting.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (died at age 82).
2 awards including Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture.
Jan Sterling has 24 credits in our database.
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Filmography (24)
AWARDS (4)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1955
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1955
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Golden Globe Awards
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Biography
Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the 1950s, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The High and the Mighty (1954) as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Her best performance is often considered to be opposite Kirk Douglas, as the opportunistic wife in Billy Wilder's 1951 Ace in the Hole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jan Sterling?
Jan Sterling was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
Where was Jan Sterling born?
Jan Sterling was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Jan Sterling been in?
Jan Sterling has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include First Monday in October (1981), The Incident (1967), Kathy O' (1958), High School Confidential (1958), Slaughter on Tenth Avenue (1957).
What is Jan Sterling known for?
Jan Sterling is primarily known as an actor. Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the…
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