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English
Spouses
Milton Krims (1949-1954), Steve Allen (1954-2000)
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
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Jayne Meadows: Chinese born-American actress and author (1919–2015).
Born (died at age 95).
Jayne Meadows has 16 credits in our database.
The name Jane means god is gracious.
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Filmography (16)
The Story of Us
Film
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Film
Diagnosis: Murder
TV Series
City Slickers
Film
The Parent Trap IV: Hawaiian Honeymoon
Film
Murder, She Wrote
TV Series
It's Not Easy
It's Not Easy
TV Series
Norman... Is That You?
Film
College Confidential
Film
It Happened to Jane
Film
Biography
Jayne Meadows (born Jane Cotter; September 27, 1919 – April 26, 2015) was an American stage, film and television actress, as well as an author and lecturer. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards during her career and was the wife of original Tonight Show host Steve Allen. She is the elder sister of actress, banker, and memoirist Audrey Meadows.
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How old was Jayne Meadows?
Jayne Meadows was born on and passed away on at the age of 95.
What movies or shows has Jayne Meadows been in?
Jayne Meadows has 16 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Story of Us (1999), City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994), Diagnosis: Murder (1993), City Slickers (1991), The Parent Trap IV: Hawaiian Honeymoon (1989).
Where can I find more information about Jayne Meadows?
You can find more about Jayne Meadows on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.