Jane Withers

Jane Withers was an American actress and children's radio show host who became one of the most popular child stars in Hollywood in the 1930s and early 1940s.

Fiction Writer | Movie Actress | Soundtrack

April 12, 1926

August 07, 2021

95

Jane Withers was a renowned American actress and children’s radio show host who gained immense popularity as a child star in Hollywood during the 1930s and early 1940s. She starred in numerous successful films such as “Ginger,” “Paddy O’Day,” and “Bright Eyes,” where she portrayed Shirley Temple’s nemesis. Withers also made appearances in television shows like “The Ann Sothern Show” and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.” Her critically acclaimed performances and notable works, including “Can’t Help Singing” and “Captain Newman, M.D.,” contributed to her prominence during that era. In 1937 and 1938, her films were among the top ten highest-grossing movies.

With a career spanning 70 years, Withers retired from acting in 1947 and later pursued film directing studies at the University of Southern California. She passed away on August 7, 2021, at the age of 95.