Actress 1922 - 1973

Veronica Lake

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Veronica Lake (November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973) was an American film actress and pin-up model. She received both popular and critical acclaim, most notably for her role in Sullivan's Travels and her femme fatale roles in film noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, and was... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Veronica Lake

Known For

Acting

Birthday

November 14th, 1922 00:00

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died

July 7th, 1973 00:00 (aged 50)

TMDB ID

79245

IMDb ID

nm0000043

Biography

Veronica Lake (November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973) was an American film actress and pin-up model. She received both popular and critical acclaim, most notably for her role in Sullivan's Travels and her femme fatale roles in film noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, and was well-known for her peek-a-boo hairstyle. Her success did not last; she had a string of broken marriages and long struggles with mental illness and alcoholism until she died of hepatitis.

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