Lucille Barkley

Lucille Barkley (born Lucille Oshinski,[1] November 3, 1924 – March 19, 1979) was an American film actress.[2]

Lucille Barkley
Barley in The Fat Man (1951)
Born
Lucille Oshinski

(1924-11-03)November 3, 1924
Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 1979(1979-08-11) (aged 54)
Glendora, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1947–1955

Early years

The daughter of Florian and Verna Oshinski,[3] Barkley was born in Pennsylvania but considered Rochester, New York, her hometown.[1] She gained early acting experience with productions of the Rochester Community Players.[4]

She left Rochester in 1948 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[1]

Career

Barkley worked as a model with the Harry Conover agency.[3]

She began her film career with Paramount Pictures, and after a year she signed with Universal-International.[1]

In the mid-1950s, she began acting on television,[1] including one episode of the Abbott and Costello Show, entitled, "Efficiency Experts."

Selected filmography

References
  1. "'Just Lucky, I Guess' Admits City Actress". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. August 1, 1955. p. 19. Retrieved June 14, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Blottner p.258
  3. "Former County Girl Gaining Movie Fame". The Daily Item. Pennsylvania, Sunbury. December 24, 1949. p. 8. Retrieved June 15, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "'Eileen' to Open At Playhouse Tonight". Democrat and Chronicle. New York, Rochester. October 16, 1943. p. 7. Retrieved June 14, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.

Bibliography
  • Blottner, Gene. Columbia Noir: A Complete Filmography, 1940-1962. McFarland, 2015.
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