Sandra Spence

Nettie Jane Fowler (May 22, 1925 – February 13, 1974) was an American film and television actress. She was known for playing the role of Janet Culver in the first season of the American adventure and drama television series Whirlybirds.

Early years Spence's parents were Ernest Fowler, who performed in English music halls for two decades, and Nettie Conner, who sang in concerts and operas.

Career

After performing with her older sister in vaudeville, Spence began entering beauty contests. She was named Miss Oakland, Miss San Diego, and Miss Stardust, after which Paramount signed her to a one-year contract for film training. Other films Spence appeared in included The Noose Hangs High, Woman of the North Country, Words and Music, Fighting Coast Guard, East Side, West Side, Duchess of Idaho and Annie Get Your Gun. and the following year she appeared in the adventure television series Terry and the Pirates in the role of "Burma". In 1957, Spence joined the cast of the new syndicated adventure and drama television series Whirlybirds, in which she played the role of Janet Culver. She was replaced by actress Nancy Hale, who played the role of Helen Carter after the first season.

Spence performed in repertory theater.

She later worked as an antique dealer.