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Jan Wiley (February 21, 1916 – May 26, 1993) was an American film actress.

Jan Wiley
Born	Jan Harriet Wiley February 21, 1916 Marion, Indiana United States
Died	May 26, 1993(1993-05-26) (aged 77) Rancho Palos Verdes, California United States
Other names	Harriet Brandon
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1937 - 1946 (film)
Spouse(s)	Roger Wister Clark (? - 1945, divorce) Mort Greene (1947 - 1971, divorce)

Early years

Wiley was born Jan Harriet Wiley in Marion, Indiana and early in her career was billed as Harriet Brandon.[1]

Film

Beginning in 1937 with New Faces of 1937 and Stage Door,[1] Wiley appeared in 39 films in a mixture of lead, supporting and minor roles in Hollywood B Movies. She had a rare leading role as the title character in A Fig Leaf for Eve (1944) but is probably best remembered for the 1946 horror film She-Wolf of London.[2]

Personal life

Wiley was married to actor Roger Wister Clark; they were divorced July 19, 1945.[3] She retired from acting after marrying Mort Green in 1947. They had two children and were divorced in 1971.[1]

Death

On May 27, 1993, Wiley died of cancer at a retirement home in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. She was 77. Her body was cremated, and her ashes were scattered at sea off San Pedro, California.[4]

Selected filmography

References

Bibliography

• Tom Weaver, Michael Brunas & John Brunas. Universal Horrors: The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946. McFarland, 1990.

External links

• Jan Wiley at IMDb
• Jan Wiley starring in Desirable Lady (1944) from YouTube

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