Charmienne Harker
- May 13, 1924
- October 14, 2026
- 102 years
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Charmienne Harker, 102, American actress (Death Valley Days, Angel Face, Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion).
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|Charmienne Harker (May 13, 1924 – October 14, 2026) was an American actress, model and dancer, who appeared in film and television during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her supporting roles in epic feature films by Cecil B. DeMille.
Life and career
Harker was born in Denver, Colorado, on May 13, 1924, the only girl in a family of six boys. Her family moved to Hollywood when Harker was five years old, where she would go on to attend Hollywood High School before taking private drama lessons from Kathryn James.
Originally a professional model, Harker appeared in films such as Every Girl Should Be Married (1948), opposite Cary Grant. She had a minor supporting role in The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), playing Charmienne, a character that shared her name. Harker also worked as a stand-in for actress Hedy Lamarr, appearing in Samson and Delilah (1949).
Harker died near Palos Verdes Estates, California, where she had lived since 1973, on October 14, 2026, at the age of 102.
Filmography
Film
- Violent Road (1958) – Margaret (uncredited)
- The Ten Commandments (1956) – Court Lady / Cretan Lady (uncredited)
- Foxfire (1955) – Rowena Whitman (uncredited)
- The French Line (1953) – Model in Hallway (uncredited)
- Affair with a Stranger (1953) – (uncredited)
- Angel Face (1953) – Miss Preston (uncredited)
- Son of Paleface (1952) – Bessie (uncredited)
- Meet Danny Wilson (1952) – Dance Director (uncredited)
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) – Charmienne (uncredited)
- Here Comes the Groom (1951) – Guest (uncredited)
- When Worlds Collide (1951) – Student (uncredited)
- The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) – Dancer (uncredited)
- Mr. Music (1950) – Party Guest (uncredited)
- Let's Dance (1950) – Mary (uncredited)
- The Milkman (1950) – Lana (uncredited)
- Union Station (1950) – Clerk (uncredited)
- Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion (1950) – Arab Girl (uncredited)
- The Secret Fury (1950) – Ethel (uncredited)
- Samson and Delilah (1949) – stand-in (uncredited)
- A Dangerous Profession (1949) – Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
- Every Girl Should Be Married (1948) – Miss King (uncredited)
- The Paleface (1948) – B-Girl (uncredited)
- The Velvet Touch (1948) – uncredited
- Race Street (1948) – Cigarette Girl at Turf Club (uncredited)
- If You Knew Susie (1948) – Showgirl (uncredited)
- My Wild Irish Rose (1947) – Chorine (uncredited)
- The Chinese Ring (1947) – Kelso's Stenographer (uncredited)
- Linda, Be Good (1947) – Cameo Girl (uncredited)
- When a Girl's Beautiful (1947) – Model (uncredited)
- Unconquered (1947) – Squaw (uncredited)
- Mrs. Parkington (1944 – Can-Can Dancer (uncredited)
- Bathing Beauty (1944) – Co-Ed (uncredited)
Television
- Tales of Wells Fargo (1 episode; 1959) – Mrs. Oliver
- Colt .45 (1 episode; 1958) – Mrs. Dixon
- Dragnet (1 episode; 1956)
- Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1 episode; 1956) – Helen Townsend
- Death Valley Days (2 episodes; 1956) – Audrey Wade / Abbey Marshall
- Craig Kennedy, Criminologist (1 episode; 1952) – Ann Waller
- My Little Margie (1 episode; 1952) – Betty Fuller
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1 episode; 1952)
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1.On what date was Charmienne Harker born?
- A.October 14, 1924
- B.May 13, 1924correct
- C.May 13, 1928
- D.October 14, 1928
Charmienne Harker was born in Denver, Colorado, on May 13, 1924.
Source: Life and career section
2.In which city was Charmienne Harker born?
- A.Hollywood, California
- B.Los Angeles, California
- C.Palos Verdes Estates, California
- D.Denver, Coloradocorrect
Charmienne Harker was born in Denver, Colorado.
Source: Life and career section
3.At what age did Charmienne Harker move to Hollywood?
- A.Six
- B.Four
- C.Fivecorrect
- D.Three
Harker's family moved to Hollywood when she was five years old.
Source: Life and career section
4.Which high school did Charmienne Harker attend?
- A.Hollywood High Schoolcorrect
- B.Los Angeles High School
- C.Denver High School
- D.Beverly Hills High School
Charmienne Harker attended Hollywood High School.
Source: Life and career section
5.Who provided Charmienne Harker with private drama lessons?
- A.Cecil B. DeMille
- B.Kathryn Jamescorrect
- C.Cary Grant
- D.Hedy Lamarr
Charmienne Harker took private drama lessons from Kathryn James.
Source: Life and career section
6.What was Charmienne Harker's original profession before acting?
- A.Dancer
- B.Writer
- C.Modelcorrect
- D.Teacher
Charmienne Harker was originally a professional model.
Source: Life and career section
7.In which 1948 film did Charmienne Harker appear opposite Cary Grant?
- A.Every Girl Should Be Marriedcorrect
- B.The Hollywood Story
- C.The Greatest Show on Earth
- D.Samson and Delilah
Harker appeared in films such as Every Girl Should Be Married, opposite Cary Grant.
Source: Life and career section
8.What was the name of the character played by Charmienne Harker in The Greatest Show on Earth?
- A.Kathryn
- B.Hedy
- C.Charmiennecorrect
- D.Delilah
Harker had a minor supporting role in The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), playing Charmienne, a character that shared her name.
Source: Life and career section
9.For which actress did Charmienne Harker work as a stand-in?
- A.Kathryn James
- B.Elizabeth Taylor
- C.Grace Kelly
- D.Hedy Lamarrcorrect
Harker also worked as a stand-in for actress Hedy Lamarr.
Source: Life and career section
10.In which film did Charmienne Harker appear as a stand-in for Hedy Lamarr?
- A.Samson and Delilahcorrect
- B.The Ten Commandments
- C.Every Girl Should Be Married
- D.The Greatest Show on Earth
Harker worked as a stand-in for actress Hedy Lamarr, appearing in Samson and Delilah (1949).
Source: Life and career section
11.Charmienne Harker was known for supporting roles in epic films directed by whom?
- A.Kathryn James
- B.Cary Grant
- C.Cecil B. DeMillecorrect
- D.Hedy Lamarr
She was known for her supporting roles in epic feature films by Cecil B. DeMille.
Source: Life and career section
12.When did Charmienne Harker pass away?
- A.May 13, 2024
- B.May 13, 2026
- C.October 14, 2026correct
- D.October 14, 2024
Charmienne Harker died on October 14, 2026.
Source: Life and career section
13.How old was Charmienne Harker when she died?
- A.98
- B.102correct
- C.100
- D.104
Charmienne Harker died at the age of 102.
Source: Life and career section
14.Where had Charmienne Harker lived since 1973?
- A.Denver, Colorado
- B.San Francisco, California
- C.Palos Verdes Estates, Californiacorrect
- D.Hollywood, California
Charmienne Harker had lived near Palos Verdes Estates, California, since 1973.
Source: Life and career section
15.During which decades did Charmienne Harker appear in film and television?
- A.1950s and 1960s
- B.1960s and 1970s
- C.1930s and 1940s
- D.1940s and 1950scorrect
Charmienne Harker appeared in film and television during the 1940s and 1950s.
Source: Life and career section
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