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Jane Greer

Actor

Jane Greer (born Bettejane Greer; September 9, 1924 – August 24, 2001) was an American film and television actress. Although best known for her femme fatale role in the noir Out of the Past (1947), her noteworthy roles in television include guest appearances on episodes of numerous shows over the decades, such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Bonanza, Quincy, M.E., Murder, She Wrote, and a 1975 gig with Peter Falk and Robert Vaughn in an episode of Columbo titled Troubled Waters. She even got to make fun of Out of the Past in a parody with Robert Mitchum on TV's Saturday Night Live in 1987. Greer joined the casts of Falcon Crest in 1984 and Twin Peaks in 1990 in recurring roles until her retirement in 1996. Greer was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1634 Vine Street for her contributions to the motion picture industry. The star was dedicated on February 8, 1960. In 2009, The Guardian named her one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination.

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Who is Jane Greer?+

Jane Greer was an American actress of the mid-20th century, most recognized for her portrayals of duplicitous characters in classic studio-era motion pictures.

What is Jane Greer known for?+

She is best known for her role as Kathie Moffat in the 1947 film noir Out of the Past, as well as recurring television roles on series such as Twin Peaks and Falcon Crest.

What kind of work does Jane Greer make?+

Her filmography consists primarily of studio-era thrillers, crime dramas, and westerns, alongside a long career of television character work.

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