Bernadene Hayes (March 15, 1912 – August 29, 1987) was an American film and television actress.[1][2]
Bernadene Hayes | |
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![]() Hayes in Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947) | |
Born | (1912-03-15)March 15, 1912 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | August 29, 1987(1987-08-29) (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1934–1956 |
Spouse | Ralph H. Hayes |
Hayes was born at 3855 Lindell Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hayes. She had three brothers and three sisters. She began performing in amateur productions when she was 9 years old. She graduated from Yeatman High School and attended Washington University for one semester.[3]
Hayes gained acting experience on stage at the Pasadena Playhouse and in Little Theatre productions.[3]
Hayes was a radio performer in her hometown of Chicago,[citation needed] then she went into movies, beginning with Great Guy, a 1936 crime drama starring James Cagney.
She appeared in a number of movies, including portraying the sassy saloon girl Faro Annie in North of the Rio Grande. She also was in the musical comedy Idiot's Delight in 1939. Her later screen appearances included a role as Longshot Lillie in 1947's Dick Tracy's Dilemma.
Hayes's work on stage included being featured in Make Yourself At Home at the Barrymore Theater in New York City in 1945.[4]
At the time of her death, her survivors included a daughter, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery.[2]
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