Ella Raines Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Drama
• Made her screen acting debut in the film "Corvette K-255" in 1943 for B-H Productions, the first actress to sign with the company founded by Howard Hawks and Charles Boyer
• Originally attended college as a music major because her mother didn't approve of her wanting to become an actress
• Quote: "I am naturally captivated with the rewards that Hollywood bestows on those who are successful․ But I'm going to do my best to see that these never disturb the essential values in my life-love of husband, family, home; the things that really count․"
• Best known for her role as Libby in "Hail the Conquering Hero" and as Arleta Harolday in "Tall in the Saddle․"
• Starred as the title character in the TV series "Janet Dean, R․N․" from 1953 to 1954
• An annual film festival is held in her honor in her home town of Snoqualmie Falls, Washington