Actress Anne Francis Died At 80 Due To Pancreatic Cancer

Actress Anne Francis died yesterday, January 2 in California due to complications from pancreatic cancer. She was 80 years old. Frances left her daughter, Jane, and Maggie.

Anne Francis made her Broadway debut at the age of eleven years in the White Horse Inn, and later appeared in Everywhere I walk, and the lady in the dark.

Anne Francis was known for his role in the sci-fi movie classic Forbidden Planet (1956), and as a woman private detective in the television series Honey West (1965-66). She won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in Honey West. Francis made a distinction in the title role in the first series of television with the name of the heroine detective in the title.

During his career, Francis has appeared in dozens of television shows and movies. She made her film debut in this time forever (1947). In his early career film, she played supporting roles in films such as Susan Slept Here, so young so bad and Bad Day at Black Rock. Her first leading role in Blackboard Jungle (1955). She is perhaps best known in film for his role in Altaira Forbidden Planet movie science fiction.

Anne Francis has found success on television, with several appearances on the Twilight Zone, including the title role in "Jess-Belle" and Marsha White in "time off". She was a frequent visitor in the 1960, 1970, and 1980 TV movies and programs. She appeared in two episodes of popular TV western Virginia.