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Jane Webb

1925 – 2010

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Lived 1925 – 2010 (aged 84). Jane Webb was an American actor, television actor, voice actor and film actor.

Jane Karyl Webb (August 13, 1925 – March 30, 2010) was an American film, radio, and voice actress, best known for her work on Filmation's cartoons.

Early years Webb's mother was Estelle Sigrid Webb, a Swedish immigrant who was an operatic soprano and performed at the Metropolitan Opera and Boston Opera House. She also opened a municipal opera in St. Louis.

Raised in University City, Missouri, Webb studied at St. Mary's High School and Arcadia Convents at St. Louis. From early August 1942 through 1943, Webb took flying lessons. Webb attended Central Day College.

In March 1939, Paramount Pictures' talent agent Arthur Jacobson discovered Webb while searching for new actresses in Chicago. She had also written her own poetry, short stories, musical compositions, and a novel.

In 1947, Webb moved from Chicago to the neighborhood of Hollywood Hills in California, along with her family. The couple moved to New York City to continue their careers in television until they moved back to Hollywood Hills. In 1960, the couple moved to the neighborhood of Studio City. and Steven Monroe, a lead guitarist and vocalist.

1943, 1951 Janet Mercer

Sky High Guest role

1948 The People Next Door Charlotte

Errand of Mercy Joan ("The Train Whistle")

1951 The Adventures of Archie Andrews Veronica Lodge 1979 Suspense Story Jessica Thomas

The Brady Kids on Mysterious Island (Babs)

+ Shorts Year Title Role(s) 1967 The Three Faces of Stanley Unknown name (voice) 1969 How We Feel About Sound Clancy's Mom (voice) 1971 Hopscotch Unknown name (voice) 1977 He Really Lives Unknown name (voice)

Discography

The Wizard of Oz (1968) The Dirty Old Man (1974) by Jim Backus (additional voices) Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1982)

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Jane Webb Edwards

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jane Webb?

actress (1925-2010)

When was Jane Webb born?

Jane Webb was born on 13 August 1925 in Chicago.

When did Jane Webb die?

Jane Webb died on 30 March 2010 in Green Valley.

What was Jane Webb's occupation?

Jane Webb was an actor, television actor, voice actor and film actor.

What nationality was Jane Webb?

Jane Webb was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jane Webb

· Wikidata: Q6152908

· DBpedia: Jane Webb

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