Carolyn Jones
Actress
53 years (Apr 28, 1930 – Aug 3, 1983)Amarillo, Texas, USA
Known for
American actress born in Amarillo, Texas, in 1930, remembered above all for her portrayal of Morticia in The Addams Family (1964). She earned an Oscar nomination for The Bachelor Party (1957) and left an early mark in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and King Creole (1958), the latter opposite Elvis Presley. A versatile character player, she moved fluidly between film noir, comedy and the gothic television role that defined her legacy. Her late-1950s work cemented her as one of the most distinctive supporting presences of the era.
Carolyn Jones
Actress
Known for
American actress born in Amarillo, Texas, in 1930, remembered above all for her portrayal of Morticia in The Addams Family (1964). She earned an Oscar nomination for The Bachelor Party (1957) and left an early mark in Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and King Creole (1958), the latter opposite Elvis Presley. A versatile character player, she moved fluidly between film noir, comedy and the gothic television role that defined her legacy. Her late-1950s work cemented her as one of the most distinctive supporting presences of the era.
Movies: 35 titles
Plays Cindy Fontaine
The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956
Plays Miss Finch - Nurse
The Seven Year Itch
1955
Plays Theodora 'Teddy' Belicec
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956
Plays Julie Rawlings
How the West Was Won
1962
Plays Cathy Gray
House of Wax
1953
Plays Ronnie
King Creole
1958
Plays Linda, Craig's Girl
Last Train from Gun Hill
1959
Plays Doris
The Big Heat
1953
Plays Madge McCloud
Heaven with a Gun
1969
Plays Mme. Tallien
Désirée
1954
Plays Miss Hattie
Eaten Alive
1976
Plays Helen
The Tender Trap
1955
Plays Kitty
Geraldine
1953
Plays Morticia Addams (Voice)
Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family
1972
Plays Sue Nelson
Baby Face Nelson
1957
Plays Polly
Three Hours to Kill
1954
Plays Beth
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
1979
Plays Shirl
A Hole in the Head
1959
Plays Pat
The Opposite Sex
1956
Plays Linda Hamilton
The Man in the Net
1959
Plays Virginia
Sail a Crooked Ship
1961
Plays Mary Rose
Make Haste to Live
1954
Plays Marsha Zelenko
Marjorie Morningstar
1958
Plays The Existentialist
The Bachelor Party
1957
Plays Deborah
Off Limits
1952
Plays Shirley Drake
Career
1959
Plays Tandy Martin
A Ticklish Affair
1963
Plays Bridie Ballantyne
Ice Palace
1960
Plays Beth, Girl at Bar
Shield for Murder
1954
Plays Julie Horton
Johnny Trouble
1957
Plays Elaine of Siniscola
The Saracen Blade
1954
Plays Paula Gibson
Color Me Dead
1969
TV Shows: 39 titles
Plays Morticia Addams
The Addams Family
1964
Plays Laura Osborne
Dragnet
1951
Plays Marsha, Queen of Diamonds
Batman
1966
Plays Carol Marshall
Studio 57
1954
Plays June Sardo
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Peg
The French Atlantic Affair
1979
Plays Vera
The Dream Merchants
1980
Plays Queen Hippolyta
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Ella Clanton
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Nurse Barbara Grayson
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Rita Kirby
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Plays Emily Short
The Millionaire
1955
Plays Betsy Richards / Meredith Richards / Various Characters
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Justine Cross
Ironside
1967
Plays Vera
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Mrs. Moore
Roots
1977
Plays Martha Alcott
Ghost Story
1972
Plays Jessie DeWinter
Fantasy Island
1978
Plays Eadie Starr
Treasury Men in Action
1950
Plays Morticia Addams (voice)
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
1972
Plays Stacey McCall
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
Plays Cathy
The Lloyd Bridges Show
1962
Plays Margo
Dan August
1970
Plays Lisa Whittaker / Ginny
The Mod Squad
1968
Plays Phyllis
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Pamela Waring
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Helen
Climax!
1954
Plays Eve
Wire Service
1956
Plays Evy Schaller
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Betty Fowler
State Trooper
1956
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Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
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Fantasy Island
Jessie DeWinter
1980Season 4
Quincy, M.E.
Nurse Barbara Grayson
1980Season 6
The Dream Merchants
Vera · 3 episodes
1980–
The French Atlantic Affair
Peg · 3 episodes
1979–
The Love Boat
Margaret Jerome
1979Season 3
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Beth
1979
Quincy, M.E.
Nurse Barbara Grayson
1977Season 3
Quincy, M.E.
Nurse Barbara Grayson
1977Season 2
Roots
Mrs. Moore
1977Season 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carolyn Jones still alive?
Carolyn Jones passed away on August 3, 1983 at age 53.
What are the most famous roles of Carolyn Jones?
Carolyn Jones is best known for roles in The Man Who Knew Too Much, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Seven Year Itch.
How many movies has Carolyn Jones been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1952), Carolyn Jones has appeared in 35 movies and 39 TV shows.
What was Carolyn Jones's first movie?
The career of Carolyn Jones began with The Turning Point (1952).
What is Carolyn Jones's most recent movie or series?
Carolyn Jones's most recent release is Capitol, which premiered on March 26, 1982.
What TV shows has Carolyn Jones appeared in?
On television, Carolyn Jones has appeared in Batman, Wonder Woman, The Addams Family, Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Carolyn Jones
1930-04-28 · Amarillo, Texas, USA
Carolyn Jones (April 28, 1930 – August 3, 1983) was an American film and television actress. She began her career in the early 1950s and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Bachelor Party (1957) and a Golden Globe Award as one of the most promising actresses of 1959. In 1964 she began playing the role of Morticia Addams in the television series The Addams Family.