Sally Forrest Biography

Fast Facts

• A dancer from a young age, she began modeling and teaching ballet classes while still in high school
• Got her start as the choreographer and lead dancer of the 1946 film "Till the Clouds Roll By․"
• Was a discovery and protégé of pioneer filmmaker Ida Lupino and starred in several films that she directed, including "Never Fear," "Hard, Fast and Beautiful" and "Not Wanted․"
• Appeared in the original Broadway production of "The Seven Year Itch" as well as productions of "Damn Yankees" and "No, No, Nanette․"
• Best known for playing Sally Kelton in "Not Wanted" and Carol Williams in "Never Fear․"
• Made musical appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Red Skelton Hour" and had acting roles on TV series like "Suspense" and "Rawhide․"