Barbara Whiting
Biography
Barbara Whiting was an American actress and singer who was best known for her radio work. Born in Los Angeles, she began her film career with Junior Miss (1945), a movie adapted from the radio program of the same name. Nine other starring film roles followed before she retired. Her radio career took off when she took the lead in CBS's Junior Miss in 1948, a show that proved especially popular with younger listeners. On television she starred in Those Whiting Girls for CBS, a program that first aired in July 1955 and filled the summer slot of I Love Lucy. In 1960 she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the television section.
73years old at death
- Born Los Angeles
- Died Pontiac
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Barbara Whiting Smith
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 7 years1946 to 1953
Every film, newest first
- 1953Dangerous When WetIMDb rating 6.3
- 1952Beware, My LovelyIMDb rating 6.7
- 1946Home, Sweet HomicideIMDb rating 6.9
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A first
Whiting was best known during her lifetime for her radio work. In 1948 she started starring in CBS's Junior Miss, a show that was among the most successful on radio at the time, particularly with younger listeners.
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Worked with
Barbara Whiting made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Dean Stockwell's page
Robert Ryan's page
Randolph Scott's page
Jack Carson's page
William Demarest's page
James Gleason's page
Harry HornerDirector, 1 film, 1952
All films by Harry Horner
All films by Charles Walters
All films by Lloyd Bacon
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.