Lili Gentle
| Lili Gentle | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956-62 |
Lili Gentle is a former American film and television actress.
[edit] Biography
Born as Lillie Gentle, she later changed the spelling of her first name to Lili. She made her film debut playing an uncredited role in Carousel (1956). She would play bit parts in Teenage Rebel and The Girl Can't Help It (both 1956), starring Jayne Mansfield. She played a supporting role opposite Mansfield in Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? in 1957.
She frequently acted on television - in shows like: The 20th Century Fox Hour (1956); Matinee Theatre (1957); and Playhouse 90 (1957). Her only starring role was opposite Tommy Sands in the 1958 dramatic-musical, Sing, Boy, Sing. Her last film role was in Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation in 1962.[1]
Since 1962, Lili Gentle has been retired from acting.
[edit] Performances
Films
- Carousel (1956) (uncredited)
- Teenage Rebel (1956)
- The Girl Can't Help It (1956) (uncredited)
- Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957)
- Young and Dangerous (1957) (billed as: Lilli Gentle)
- Sing, Boy, Sing (1958)
- Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962)
Television
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1956 - 1 episode) (billed as: Lily Gentle)
- Matinee Theatre (1956 - 1 episode)
- Playhouse 90 (1957 - 1 episode)
[edit] References
- ^ "Lili Gejtle Filmography". Online Database. IMDB. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0313136/maindetails. Retrieved 11/2/2011.
