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Lillian Mary Porter[1][2][3] (February 24, 1917, Alameda County, California – February 1, 1997, San Bernardino, California) was an American film and television actress.
Early years
[edit]Porter was born in Oakland, California,[4] but raised and educated in Los Angeles.[5][6][4] Out of a total of nine siblings (two of whom died in infancy),[7] Porter was the middle child of seven, raised by Carmelita (née Adarga) and Alfred Porter.[6][7]
Her work in mathematics was outstanding at Garfield High School.[4] In 1940 she was a member of 20th Century Fox's school of drama.[8]
Career
[edit]An advertisement seeking dancers for a film resulted in Porter's signing with Twentieth Century-Fox.[9] She graduated from that studio's stock school in 1939.[10] Films in which she danced included Folies Bergere, Sing Baby Sing, and Pigskin Parade.[4]
Personal life and death
[edit]Porter married Clyde Cannon, her childhood sweetheart, when she was 17 years old.[4] She married actor Russell Hayden on July 11, 1946, in Beverly Hills, California.[11] In 1947 they went on tour across the United States, giving live performances.[12] They remained married until his death in 1981, but apparently the union was childless.
After Hayden's death in 1981, Porter continued an annual event to raise money for a foundation that he had begun to help children who had serious health problems. The fund-raiser included food and entertainment and access to the Hayden Ranch, the only time the ranch was open to the public.[12]
She died, aged 79, in February 1997, from undisclosed causes.[3]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Film Actress Sues Policeman; Girl Charged With Traffic Offense Says She Was Handcuffed". The Los Angeles Times. December 19, 1940. p. 18A. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
Ranking high in the book of axioms belonging to Lillian M. Porter, 20, petite actress, is the one that goes 'Turn about is fair play.'
- ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K43-W8D4 : Sun Jun 07 23:33:46 UTC 2026), Entry for Lillian Mary Cannon and Lillian Porter Cannon.
- 1 2 "NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LILLIAN MARY HAYDEN". The Desert Trail. February 15, 1997. p. B4. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LILLIAN MARY HAYDEN aka MOUSIE HAYDEN, A PETITION has been filed by: ALLEN C. WARD in the Superlor Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION requests that: ALLEN C. WARD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. [...] This notice was mailed on: February 12, 1997 at: Yucca Valley, California.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Lillian Porter's Success Dates From November Two Years Ago". Portland Press Herald. January 10, 1938. p. 10. Retrieved June 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "United States, Census, 1920", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHQ7-ZWS : Tue Oct 21 05:47:50 UTC 2025), Entry for Alfred Porter and Carmelita Porter, 1920.
- 1 2 "United States, Census, 1930", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC8G-YBT : Tue Oct 21 17:56:42 UTC 2025), Entry for Alfred Porter and Carmelita Porter, 1930.
- 1 2 "Obituary: Alfred Porter". The Whittier News. December 3, 1938. p. 4. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
Funeral services for Alfred Porter of 601 McBride Street, Belvedere Gardens, were held Thursday, Dec. 1, at 3:30 p. m. at the WhiteEmerson Co. chapel, Whittier. The services were conducted by Rev. Hershel Folger of the First Friends Church with Rev. George Taylor assisting. [...] Alfred Porter, son of Warren and Sarah Porter, was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, October 26, 1886. At the age of nine years he came to Whittier, Calif., with his mother & sister, Lillian Porter Cox and a brother, Edgar Porter, none of whom are now living. On March 18, 1907 he was united in marriage with Carmelita. Adarga at San Francisco. To this union were born nine children, two of whom died in infancy. For the last 18. years he has been an employee of the Texas Oil Company. He is survived by his wife Carmelita, three sons, Alfred, Warren and Lester of Belvedere; four daughters, Verniece and Juanita of Belvedere, Carmelita McKenzie and Lillian Cannon of Inglewood;
- ↑ Adams, Marjory (June 3, 1940). "Movie Question Box". The Boston Globe. p. 4. Retrieved October 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lillian Porter Has Kicked Her Way Out of the Chorus Line". Des Moines Sunday Register. October 1, 1944. p. Magazine Section, p. 3. Retrieved June 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Oakland Girl Cast With Jane Withers". Oakland Post-Enquirer. September 2, 1939. p. 17. Retrieved June 11, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lillian Porter, Actress, Wed". The New York Times. Associated Press. July 13, 1946. p. 23. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- 1 2 Valdes, Cristina (March 22, 1985). "Hayden Ranch brings back the Old West". The Desert Sun. California, Palm Springs. p. 33. Retrieved October 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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