Lillian Porter

Lillian Mary Porter

Her work in mathematics was outstanding at Garfield High School.

Career An advertisement seeking dancers for a film resulted in Porter's signing with Twentieth Century-Fox. She graduated from that studio's stock school in 1939. Films in which she danced included Folies Bergere, Sing Baby Sing, and Pigskin Parade. She married actor Russell Hayden on July 11, 1946, in Beverly Hills, California. In 1947 they went on tour across the United States, giving live performances. They remained married until his death in 1981, but apparently the union was childless.

After Hayden's death in 1981, Porter continued an annual event to raise money for a foundation that he had begun to help children who had serious health problems. The fund-raiser included food and entertainment and access to the Hayden Ranch, the only time the ranch was open to the public.