Virginia Mayo
Known for
One of the great stars of classic 1940s and 1950s Hollywood. She became established as the co-lead of the Oscar-winning classic 'The Best Years of Our Lives' (1946) by William Wyler, and shone as the gangster's wife in the legendary 'White Heat' (1949) alongside James Cagney. She was a popular star of musical comedies and adventure films. American actress of iconic beauty, a benchmark of classic Hollywood cinema, recognized for her versatility between drama, comedy and the musical, until her death in 2005.
Virginia Mayo
53 Movies
5 Series
One of the great stars of classic 1940s and 1950s Hollywood. She became established as the co-lead of the Oscar-winning classic 'The Best Years of Our Lives' (1946) by William Wyler, and shone as the gangster's wife in the legendary 'White Heat' (1949) alongside James Cagney. She was a popular star of musical comedies and adventure films. American actress of iconic beauty, a benchmark of classic Hollywood cinema, recognized for her versatility between drama, comedy and the musical, until her death in 2005.
Movies
Plays Verna Jarrett
White Heat
1949
Plays Marie Derry
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
Plays Rosalind van Hoorn
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
1947
Plays Lady Barbara Wellesley
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
1951
Plays Louise Whitman
Congo Crossing
1956
Plays Lady Edith Plantagenet
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
Plays Polly Pringle
The Kid from Brooklyn
1946
Plays Miss Battley
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
Plays Honey Swanson
A Song Is Born
1948
Plays Ann Keith
Along the Great Divide
1951
Plays Sally
The Proud Ones
1956
Plays Princess Margaret
The Princess and the Pirate
1944
Plays Ellen Shanley
Wonder Man
1945
Plays Sara McCoy
Young Fury
1964
Plays Helena
The Silver Chalice
1954
Plays Norma Putnam
Westbound
1959
Plays Ann Merry Alaine
Great Day in the Morning
1956
Plays Colorado Carson
Colorado Territory
1949
Plays Ellen
The Tall Stranger
1957
Plays Cleopatra
The Story of Mankind
1957
Plays Helen Jagger
The Big Land
1957
Plays Flaxy Martin
Flaxy Martin
1949
Plays Judalon de Bornay
The Iron Mistress
1952
Plays Nurse Julie Benson
Backfire
1950
Plays Carla North
Red Light
1949
Plays Celia Gray
Fort Dobbs
1958
Plays Eve Dillon
The West Point Story
1950
Plays Janet Wilson
Evil Spirits
1991
Plays Anne de Hesse
The Flame and the Arrow
1950
Plays Linda Vickers
Smart Girls Don't Talk
1948
Plays Abby Nixon
Devil's Canyon
1953
Plays Linda Lee
Fort Utah
1967
Plays Ginger Martin
South Sea Woman
1953
Plays Deborah Tyler
Out of the Blue
1947
Plays Ruth Wilson
The Girl from Jones Beach
1949
Plays Lady Patrizia, Duchessa di Rivalta
Revolt of the Mercenaries
1961
Plays Virginia Mayo
Starlift
1951
Plays Jean Gurney
Jet Over The Atlantic
1959
Plays Nancy Eagen
Always Leave Them Laughing
1949
Plays Kitty
Midnight Witness
1993
Plays Rita Delaine
Pearl of the South Pacific
1955
Plays Carol
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine
1951
Plays Mamie
Jack London
1943
Plays Mary Theresa 'Sable' Pulaski
Castle of Evil
1966
Plays Catherine Terris
She's Back on Broadway
1953
Plays Angela Gardner
She's Working Her Way Through College
1952
Plays Countess Willie Piazza / Ida
French Quarter
1978
Plays Liz Trent
Fugitive Lovers
1975
Plays Michelle
Haunted
1977
Plays Carol Dean
Seven Days Ashore
1944
Latest Trailers
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Evil Spirits
Full Filmography
The Naked Truth
Virginia Mayo · 1 episode
1997
TV
The Man Next Door
Lucia
1997
Film
Midnight Witness
Kitty
1993
Film
Evil Spirits
Janet Wilson
1991
Film
Remington Steele
Virginia Mayo · 1 episode
1984
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Elinor · 1 episode
1984
TV
French Quarter
Countess Willie Piazza / Ida
1978
Film
Haunted
Michelle
1977
Film
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Miss Battley
1976
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia Mayo still alive?
Virginia Mayo passed away on January 17, 2005 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Virginia Mayo?
Virginia Mayo is best known for roles in The Best Years of Our Lives, White Heat, Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N..
How many movies has Virginia Mayo been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1943), Virginia Mayo has appeared in 53 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Virginia Mayo's first movie?
The career of Virginia Mayo began with Follies Girl (1943).
What is Virginia Mayo's most recent movie or series?
Virginia Mayo's most recent release is The Man Next Door, which premiered on January 1, 1997.
What TV shows has Virginia Mayo appeared in?
On television, Virginia Mayo has appeared in Murder, She Wrote, Remington Steele, Night Gallery, Santa Barbara.
Virginia Mayo
1920-11-30 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Virginia Mayo (November 30, 1920 – January 17, 2005) was an American film actress. After a short career in vaudeville, Mayo progressed to films and during the 1940s established herself as a supporting player in such films as The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) and White Heat (1949). She worked extensively during the 1950s, but after this her appearances were fewer. She worked occasionally until her final performance in 1997.Virginia Mayo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.