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Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling is known for Ace in the Hole (1951), The Harder They Fall (1956), 1984 (1956).

Biography

Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the 1950s, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The High and the Mighty (1954) as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Her best performance is often considered to be opposite Kirk Douglas, as the opportunistic wife in Billy Wilder's 1951 Ace in the Hole.

Questions about Jan Sterling

How many Jan Sterling films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 36 films with Jan Sterling, from 1947 to 1981.

What is the best rated Jan Sterling film?

The best rated Jan Sterling film in the catalogue is Ace in the Hole (1951), rated 7.8.

What was the first Jan Sterling film?

The first Jan Sterling film in the catalogue is Johnny Belinda, from 1948.

Who has Jan Sterling worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Jan Sterling shares the most credits with Agnes Moorehead (2 films), Hugo Friedhofer (2 films) and Jerry Wald (2 films).

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AWARDS 2 Wins 1 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Spouse
John Merivale · Paul Douglas

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Full filmography

41 films — 36 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

11 titles

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