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American actress (1936–2022)
Jennifer Holden
Elvis Presley and Jennifer Holden in Jailhouse Rock
Born(1936-10-24)October 24, 1936
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 2022(2022-05-26) (aged 85)
Grass Valley, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active1957–1958
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)

Jennifer Holden (October 24, 1936 – May 26, 2022) was an American actress who appeared in the films Jailhouse Rock, Buchanan Rides Alone, and Gang War.

Holden was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 24, 1936. Prior to appearing in film she had studied drama with singer and actress Lillian Roth, and appeared on stage. She also had a brief modelling career before being cast in Jailhouse Rock. The film was Holden's debut; after auditioning for the role at MGM in May 1956, she was selected immediately. Holden stated that whilst making the film in 1957, co-star Elvis Presley took her on a date, to a drag race, and a tour of Hollywood stars' homes. Off set, Elvis made advances towards her, which she resisted. He also rescued her from a serious live wire incident and later confided in her about his anxiety of a potential draft into the army, which would have jeopardised his film career.

After her film career, Holden became a rock-and-roll singer.

Holden died in Grass Valley, California on May 26, 2022, at the age of 85.

References

  1. ^ "Elvis Presley Is Indiana Star". The Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Terre Haute, Indiana. 1 December 1957. p. 66. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ Wharton, David (17 December 1987). "A Kiss From the King - But Things Soured After Her Movie Role With Elvis". The Los Angeles Times. p. IXB3. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  3. "Capitol". Shamokin News-Dispatch. Shamokin, Pennsylvania. 18 February 1959. p. 9. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  4. University of Southern California. Division of Cinema; American Film Institute; Center for Understanding Media (1958). "Gang War". Filmfacts. Los Angeles: Division of Cinema of the University of Southern California: 82. ISSN 0015-153X. OCLC 487434551. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  5. "Worth Fighting For". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. 3 August 1958. p. 4. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  6. Pitts, Michael R. (1999). Charles Bronson: The 95 Films and the 156 Television Appearances. McFarland. pp. 114, 116. ISBN 9780786406012. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
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  9. Worth, Fred; Tamerius, Steve (1992). Elvis: His Life From A to Z. New York City: Wings Books. p. 229. ISBN 978-0-517-06634-8.
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  11. Worth & Tamerius 1992, p. 229.
  12. "WMSX (1410 AM): That's Life With Mark Snyder: Guest, actress/singer Jennifer Holden". The Boston Globe. Boston, Massachusetts. 23 August 1995. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  13. "Jennifer Holden". Glamour Girls of the Silver Screen. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  14. "#RIP Jennifer Holden. She played the movie starlet who romances Elvis in 'Jailhouse Rock' and the girlfriend of a mobster (John Doucette) in Charles Bronson's 'Gang War.' Just learned she died on May 26, 2022". Mike Barnes on X. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.

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