Laraine Day

Who is this?

Laraine Day (born La Raine Johnson, October 13, 1920 – November 10, 2007) was an American actress, radio and television commentator, and former Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) contract star. As a leading lady, she was paired opposite major film stars, including Robert Mitchum, Lana Turner, Cary Grant, Ronald Reagan, Kirk Douglas, and John Wayne. In addition to her numerous film and television roles, she acted on stage, conducted her own radio and television shows, and wrote two books. Because of her marriage to Leo Durocher and her involvement with his baseball career, she was known as the "First Lady of Baseball". Her best-known films include Foreign Correspondent; My Son, My Son; Journey for Margaret; Mr. Lucky; The Locket; and the Dr. Kildare series.

Career

1. 1920
   Born
2. 1960
   Won star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. 2007
   Passed away
4. Member of Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals
5. Member of National Federation of Republican Women

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Roosevelt
• •Citizenship: United States
• •Known as: television presenter, stage actor, television actor, writer
• •Spouse: Ray Hendricks