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Georgiana Young (née Belzer; 1924 – November 13, 2007)[lower-alpha 1] was an American actress and the maternal younger half-sister of actresses Loretta Young, Polly Ann Young and Sally Blane.[1] She had a brief career in film, appearing alongside her sisters in the biographical drama The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939), followed by bit parts in two other films. She was the wife of Mexican actor Ricardo Montalbán from 1944 until her death.
Georgiana Young | |
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 Georgiana Young in 1938 | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | November 13, 2007 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1949 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Family |
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Biography
Georgiana Young was the daughter of George Uncus Belzer and Gladys Royal.[2][3] Along with her half-sisters, she was raised Roman Catholic.[4]
At age thirteen, she was signed to a seven-year film contract.[5] Her first acting role was a minor part in Mad About Music with Deanna Durbin, though her scenes were ultimately cut from the film.[5]
Young's acting career was short-lived, though she appeared in a further three films. Her debut role was as Berta Hubbard, sister of Mabel Gardiner Hubbard, in Irving Cummings's 1939 biographical film The Story of Alexander Graham Bell, opposite her half-sisters Loretta (as Mabel), Sally and Polly Ann.[6] She would later have bit parts in two other films: No, No, Nanette (1940) and Border Incident (1949), the latter of which starred her husband, actor Ricardo Montalbán, whom she married in 1944.[7]
Personal life
After seeing her performance in The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939), 15-year-old Ricardo Montalbán, who worked in his father's store, became enamored of the 12-year-old Young.[8][9] The two subsequently met at a party in 1944, and married only days later.[8]
They were married until her death in 2007 at age 83 from undisclosed causes.[1] The couple had four children.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | The Story of Alexander Graham Bell | Berta Hubbard | |
| 1940 | No, No, Nanette | Show Girl | Uncredited |
| 1949 | Border Incident | Woman | Uncredited |
| 1972 | This Is Your Life | Herself | Episode "Don Rickles" |
Notes
- Sources vary regarding Young's birthdate; most state her birth year as 1924 with different dates, some noting September 10, and others September 30.
References
- Vazzana 2011, p. 50.
- Capace 2001, p. 210.
- Porter 2001, p. 244.
- Davis 2001, p. 47.
- "13-Year-Old Follows Kin to Film Fame". Hartford Courant. May 15, 1938. p. 59 – via Newspapers.com.
- Shilling 2013, p. 222.
- "Ricardo Montalban and Georgiana Young". About.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017.
- Johnson, Grady (July 15, 1950). "Ricardo's Sentimental Secret". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- Smilgis, Martha (April 18, 1978). "Cast Off in Hollywood, Ricardo Montalban Lands Safely on 'Fantasy Island'". People. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
Bibliography
- Capace, Nancy (2001). Encyclopedia of Utah. North American Book Distributors. ISBN 978-0-403-09609-1.
- Davis, Ronald L. (2001). Duke: The Life and Image of John Wayne. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 0-8061-3329-5.
- Porter, Darwin (2001). Hollywood's Silent Closet. Georgia Liter Association. ISBN 978-0-966-80302-0.
- Shilling, Donovan A. (2013). Rochester's Movie Mania. Pancoast Publishing. ISBN 978-0-982-10904-5.
- Vazzana, Eugene Michael (2011). Silent Film Necrology (2nd ed.). McFarland. ISBN 978-0-786-44515-8.
External links
- Georgiana Young at IMDb
- Georgiana Young at AllMovie (incorrect birth date)
- Georgiana Young at Find a Grave
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