Biography
Jane Mansfield conquered the hearts of thousands of American men and became the object of envy for women. Luxurious blonde has repeatedly appeared on the pages of Playboy, made a career in the cinema and became one of the main sex symbols of the 50s.Childhood and youth
The actress was born on April 19, 1933 in the town of Bryn Maur in Pennsylvania. At birth, the girl received the name of Vera Jane Palmer. When Mansfield turned 3 years old, Herbert William's father struck the heart attack. Soon, a girl with his mother moved to the city of Phyllisburg, New Jersey.
In his youth, the girl dreamed of stage and screen. Jane trained acting in Texas and for the first time came to theatrical frames in 1953. Then the young American executed a small role in the play set on the play of the playwright Arthur Miller. This fact became symbolic in the biographies of the actress, because Kumir Jane was the star of cinema of the 50th Marilyn Monroe. And Monroe in 1956 married Miller.
In 1954, the girl moves to Los Angeles, where the acting skills continues to study. The spectacular appearance and luxurious forms of the Americans attract the attention of the editorial board of Pleyboy. Wanting to go in the footsteps of Brilliant Marilyn, Jane is removed half-subsided for the cover of this publication. Then the solution comes to repaint the hair in platinum color.
In the same year, the actress receives an invitation to play in the performances of the Pasadena Playhouse Theater. The game on the stage liked Mansfield, but more the girl wanted to film. In one of the Broadway performances, the young artist was so good, which turned the attention of film crews. She gets small roles in detectives.
Films
In 1956, a long-awaited event occurred in the girl's biography - the main role in the movies. It was the film "The girl can not help." Filmists favorably reacted to the work of the actress, noting a worthy professional game. Next year, the Rent of the "lost bus" came to the rental, for the role in which Jane received the Golden Globe Prize.However, these and several successful films followed the period of recession of the popularity of the actress in the cinema. Mansfield was forced to go from the main roles to the secondary. The leadership of the film studio expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that Jane continues to pose for Pleiboy pages - it was considered invalid for a serious acting career.
This was not a hindrance for a young woman - the artist created his own show in Las Vegas, which brought $ 35 thousand a week. In secular receptions, the artist appeared in frank dresses.
In the history of the film industry, there was a legendary picture showing what the impression was made by the appearance of Jane and the manner to dress on the surrounding.
The photo was made at a party that was organized in 1957 by Paramount film company in honor of the young Italian actress Sophia Lauren. The irony of the fate of the two most beautiful women of that time was sat over one table. The dress of the Italian star, although was decolted, but in comparison with the frank dress, Mensfield could be considered almost chaste.
The photo captured a unique look Lauren, directed towards the bare breasts of american actress. In this glance, a rich woman's feelings palette, whose beauty eclipses the magnificence of another lady. Jane's figure was really impressive - with a height of 168 cm, the actress had a thin waist, and the amount of the breast exceeded 100 cm. The US weight ranged from 54 to 58 kg.
Personal life
The artist was married three times. In 1950, the girl became the wife of Paul Mansfield. The marriage continued until 1958.
In the same year, the American actress registered the relationship, this time with a handsome-bodybuilder Mickey Hargite. The Union of Couples lasted 8 years. Matt Simber became the last husband of the fateful blonde. In marriages, Jane born five children.
Death
Jane was not destined to wait for old age - she died at 34 years old. In June 1967, Mansfield, together with the new beloved Sam Brody, the personal driver of Ronnie Harrison and three children went to New Orleans, where the interviews of the artist should be held.On the way the car collided with the road train. Adults, who were sitting ahead, died immediately, the children got small bruises. The cause of death actresses experts called injuries incompatible with life.
Filmography
- 1954 - "Women's Weekend"
- 1955 - "Peklo over Frisco Bay"
- 1955 - "lawlessness"
- 1956 - "The girl cannot help"
- 1957 - "Burglar"
- 1957 - "Lost bus"
- 1957 - "Kiss them for me"
- 1960 - "Call"
- 1961 - "Too hot to grab"
- 1964 - "Alarm Button"
- 1964 - "Male Picnic"