Jann Darlyn is an American actress who was prolific on television with roles in Perry Mason, The George Gobel Show, The Jack Benny Program, and The Bob Cummings Show.[1]

Jann Darlyn
Born
Mildredn Darlyn Mersich

August 21, 1939
Other namesJan Darlyn
OccupationActress
SpouseRobert Plate
Children1

Early years

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She was born in San Francisco, California to Gustav Mersich and Carolyn Kapor.[2] On May 16, 1952, she was crowned Miss San Francisco.[3] Her other titles include Girl of the Golden West and Queen of the Orchid Blossoms.[4]

Career

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Although she appeared in several movies, she was known by audiences as one of the models on Queen for a Day alongside Jack Bailey. She stayed with the television series until its cancellation.[5]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "A Goldwyn Girl Tells". The Sydney Morning Herald. April 15, 1956. p. 35. Retrieved July 3, 2024.(subscription required)
  2. ^ Samuel Claesson (March 31, 2023). Top Models. Sequoia Press. p. 68. ISBN 9798889921806.
  3. ^ "Miss San Francisco". Santa Cruz Sentinel. May 20, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved July 3, 2024.(subscription required)
  4. ^ "Jann Darlyn - The Private Life and Times of Jann Darlyn. Jann Darlyn Pictures". www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com.
  5. ^ "All Out for St. Pat's". Newsday. March 14, 1959. p. 20. Retrieved July 3, 2024.(subscription required)
  6. ^ "The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond". AFI|Catalog. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Anything Goes". AFI|Catalog. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Guys and Dolls". AFI|Catalog. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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