Mary Ellen Bromfield
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Mary Ellen Bromfield | |
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| File:Mary Ellen Bromfield performing.jpg Kalantan | |
| Born | Mary Ellen Tillotson March 13, 1928 |
| Other names | Kalantan Aleene Dupree |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, and author |
| Years active | 1946-Present |
| Spouse(s) | Adolfo Martinez (divorced) John Bromfield (1962-2005; his death) |
Mary Ellen Bromfield (born Mary Ellen Tillotson on March 13, 1928) is an American actress, dancer, and author.
Early years
Mary Bromfield was born in Fresno County, California to Frank and Edna Tillotson. She attended University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Career
Bromfield's early career consisted of dancing, where she became a popular headliner under the names Aleene Dupree and Kalantan. She performed at various venues in Las Vegas, Nevada, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mexico City, Mexico.
As Kalantan, she starred in her first film, Howard Hughes 1953 3D production Son of Sinbad.
Personal life
Bromfield first wed hair stylist Adolfo Martinez in Mexico City, Mexico; they divorced. Later, she married actor John Bromfield in 1962. They remained married until his passing in 2005.
Later years
After marrying Bromfield, she retired from performing. After his passing, she delved into writing, and has published multiple novels, particularly Gulls Haven. She published her autobiography in July 2016. An active author, she resides in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Filmography
- Son of Sinbad (1953)
- Midnight Frolics (1946)
Books
- Gulls Haven (2011)
- Kalantan: Behind the Curtain (2016)
- Stories of Crime (2016)
- The Murder of Ellena (2011)
- The Ghosts of Blue Manor (2017)