Janis Paige

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Paige in a publicity photo for I'm Always Jan, 1955

Janis Paige (born Donna Mae Tjaden; September 16, 1922 – June 2, 2024) was an American movie, musical theatre and television actress. She was born in Tacoma, Washington. Her career began in 1944. She retired in 2001. Paige made her live dramatic TV debut June 27, 1957, in "The Latch Key" on Lux Video Theatre.[1]

Paige appeared in many television shows during her career such as 87th Precinct (TV series),The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom, Trapper John, M.D., All in the Family, Columbo and Caroline in the City, and in the 1975 television movie John O'Hara's Gibbsville (also known as The Turning Point of Jim Malloy).

Paige turned 100 on September 16, 2022. She died at her Los Angeles, California home on June 2, 2024, at the age of 101.[2]

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  1. Saunders, Ann Wardell (June 23, 1957). "Looking 'n Listening". The San Bernardino County Sun. p. 22. Retrieved March 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com. open access publication – free to read
  2. Barnes, Mike (3 June 2024). "Janis Paige, Star of 'Silk Stockings' and Broadway's 'Pajama Game,' Dies at 101". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 June 2024.

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