Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan was an American actress and former musician who built a prolific career across more than three decades. She began acting in 1933 and soon became known for her striking red hair and hazel eyes. Standing 5'6" with a slim build, she carried a natural, real presence on screen. Sheridan appeared in a string of memorable films, including San Quentin (1937) with Humphrey Bogart, Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) with James Cagney, and They Drive by Night (1940) with George Raft. She also starred in City for Conquest (1940) with Cagney and Elia Kazan, The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) with Bette Davis, and Kings Row (1942) with Ronald Reagan. Later roles included Nora Prentiss (1947) and I Was a Male War Bride (1949) with Cary Grant. Sheridan worked steadily until her passing in 1967, leaving a lasting legacy in Hollywood. She died on January 21, 1967, at the age of 51.