Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Actor
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Child actor, Film actor, Voice actor, Television actor, Model
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(Monday)
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Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
5 children
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
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Jane Withers is known for acting.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA (died at age 95).
Recipient of the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Jane Withers has 38 credits in our database.
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Filmography (38)
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jane Withers (April 12, 1926 – August 7, 2021) was an American actress, model, and singer. Beginning a prolific career as a child actress at the age of 3, Withers was a Young Artist Award–Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for being one of the most popular child film stars of the 1930s and early 1940s, as well as for her portrayal of "Josephine the Plumber" in a series of TV commercials for Comet cleanser in the 1960s and early 1970s, and probably best known for playing the obnoxious Joy Smythe in the film Bright Eyes, where she paired with Shirley Temple.
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Jane Withers was born on and passed away on at the age of 95.
Where was Jane Withers born?
Jane Withers was born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What movies or shows has Jane Withers been in?
Jane Withers has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), The Right Approach (1961), Giant (1956), Danger Street (1947).
What is Jane Withers known for?
Jane Withers is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jane Withers (April 12, 1926 – August 7, 2021) was an American actress, model, and singer. Beginning a prolific career…
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