Ann Savage
Ann Savage was an American film and television actress best known for her role as the femme fatale in Detour (1945).
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February 19, 1921
December 27, 2008
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Ann Savage, born as Berniece Maxine Lyon on February 19, 1921, and passed away on December 25, 2008, was a renowned American film and television actress. She gained significant recognition for her role as the avaricious, cigarette-smoking femme fatale in the highly praised film noir, Detour (1945). Between 1943 and 1946, Savage appeared in over 20 B movies, including “Klondike Kate”, “Two Man Submarine”, and “Unwritten Code”. Her groundbreaking performance in Detour earned her the status of a major cult star, and her contributions to the film industry continue to be appreciated and remembered today.