Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling

Born April 3, 1921 · Died March 26, 2004

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the 1950s, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The High and the Mighty (1954) as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Her best performance is often considered to be opposite Kirk Douglas, as the opportunistic wife in Billy Wilder's 1951 Ace in the Hole.

Filmography

Dangerous CompanyFirst Monday in OctoberMy Kidnapper, My LoveHaving BabiesThe IncidentLove in a Goldfish BowlKathy O'High School Confidential!The Female AnimalSlaughter on 10th AvenueThe Harder They Fall1984Man with the GunFemale on the BeachWomen's PrisonThe Human JungleReturn from the SeaThe High and the MightyAlaska SeasPony ExpressThe VanquishedSplit SecondFlesh and FuryRhubarbAce in the HoleThe Mating SeasonUnion StationGunfireThe Skipper Surprised His WifeMystery StreetCagedAppointment with DangerJohnny BelindaTycoon
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