Jennifer Holden | |
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 Elvis Presley and Jennifer Holden in Jailhouse Rock | |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1957–1958 |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Jennifer Holden (born in Chicago, Illinois), is an American actress who appeared in the films Jailhouse Rock , [1] [2] Buchanan Rides Alone , [3] and Gang War . [4] [5] [6] Holden had modeled before being cast in Jailhouse Rock. [1] [7] Later, she was a rock-and-roll singer. [2] [8]
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Events from the year 1957 in the United States.
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