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Barbara French Read, also known as Barbara Reed, (December 29, 1917 – December 12, 1963) was a Canadian-American film actress of the 1930s and 1940s, who appeared in 21 films during her career.
Barbara Read (1917-1963) was an actress who appeared in films such as Make Way for Tomorrow and Three Smart Girls. She was married four times and died by suicide in Laguna Beach, California.
- January 1, 1
- Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada
- January 1, 1
- Laguna Beach, California, USA
Barbara Read was a promising starlet who tragically committed suicide in 1963. She was born Barbara French Read on December 29, 1917 in Port Arthur, Canada. Her father, John Howard Read, was a contractor. When she was a teenager she moved to California to live with her aunt.
Barbara Read was a Canadian actress who starred in Three Smart Girls (1936) with Deanna Durbin. She married actor William Talman in 1953 and committed suicide in 1963.
Barbara Read was a Canadian actress who starred in Three Smart Girls (1936) with Deanna Durbin. She had a turbulent marriage with William Talman, the Perry Mason actor, and committed suicide in 1963.
- December 29, 1917
- December 11, 1963
Barbara Read was a Canadian-born actress who appeared in 22 movies and 1 TV show between 1936 and 1950. She was known for her roles in Make Way for Tomorrow, The Road Back, and Racket Squad.
Barbara Read | Moviefone. Born in December 29th, 1917. From Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada. Biography Movies. Born in Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada, Barbara Read was the daughter of a...
