Lucille Barkley (born Lucille Oshinski,[1] November 3, 1924 – March 19, 1979) was an American film actress.[2]
Lucille Barkley | |
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Born | Lucille Oshinski November 3, 1924 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 11, 1979 Glendora, California, U.S. | (aged 54)
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1947–1955 |
The daughter of Florian and Verna Oshinski,[3] Barkley was born in Pennsylvania but considered Rochester, New York, her hometown.[1] She gained early acting experience with productions of the Rochester Community Players.[4]
She left Rochester in 1948 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[1]
Barkley worked as a model with the Harry Conover agency.[3]
She began her film career with Paramount Pictures, and after a year she signed with Universal-International.[1]
In the mid-1950s, she began acting on television,[1] including one episode of the Abbott and Costello Show, entitled, "Efficiency Experts."