Donna Corcoran

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Donna Corcoran
Donna Corcoran in Scandal at Scourie.JPG
Corcoran in Scandal at Scourie (1953)
Born (1942-09-29) September 29, 1942 (age 80)
Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
Years active1951–1963
Spouse(s)Luis Felipe Guerrero Newman (1961-?)
Jerry Keene (m. 1981; died 2017)
Children2
Relatives Noreen Corcoran (sister)
Kevin Corcoran (brother)
Kelly Corcoran (brother)

Donna Corcoran (born September 29, 1942) [1] is an American former child actress who appeared in nine Hollywood films from 1951 through 1955. She notably appeared in two aquatic musicals that featured Esther Williams (playing swimmer Annette Kellerman as a child in one of them), and as a vulnerable girl being victimized by an emotionally disturbed babysitter (played by Marilyn Monroe) in Don't Bother to Knock .

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After making her last film, she made a token comeback as a young adult in an episode of the long-running sitcom My Three Sons (starring Fred MacMurray) in the early 1960s.

Corcoran was born in Quincy, Massachusetts to William Henry Corcoran, Sr. and Kathleen H. McKenney. [1] Several of her siblings were child stars, including younger sister Noreen Corcoran, [2] Kevin Anthony Corcoran, and Kelly Corcoran.

Personal life

Corcoran married Luis Felipe Guerrero Newman, a rancher, in 1961; they had two daughters and later divorced. She married mining engineer Jerry Keene in 1981, and they remained married until his death in 2017. [1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1951 Angels in the Outfield [3] Bridget Whitewith Paul Douglas and Janet Leigh
1952 Love Is Better Than Ever Janice Lee Yogurtuncredited
1952 Young Man with Ideas Caroline Webster
1952 Don't Bother to Knock Bunny Joneswith Marilyn Monroe
1952 Million Dollar Mermaid Annette - 10 years oldwith Esther Williams
1953 Scandal at Scourie [3] Patsywith Walter Pidgeon and Greer Garson
1953 Dangerous When Wet [4] Junior Higginsagain with Esther Williams
1954 Gypsy Colt [5] Meg MacWadewith Ward Bond
1955 Moonfleet Gracewith Stewart Granger

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Stebick, Thomas A. (December 2019). "The Corcoran Kids". Classic Images (534): 7–15, 58–67.
  2. ↑ Barnes, Mike (January 16, 2016). "Noreen Corcoran, the Adopted Niece on TV's 'Bachelor Father,' Dies at 72". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 1 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  3. 1 2 "All-Star Cast Featured in Center Theater Film". Kingsport Times-News. Tennessee, Kingsport. July 19, 1953. p. 15. Retrieved 1 June 2019– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Williams, Lamas Are Musical Stars". The Paris News. Texas, Paris. July 26, 1953. p. 6. Retrieved 1 June 2019– via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "'Gypsy Colt' Appeals To Children, Adults". Casper Star-Tribune. Wyoming, Casper. April 18, 1954. p. 18. Retrieved 1 June 2019– via Newspapers.com.

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