Jim Shooter obit

Jim Shooter, Marvel Editor-In-Chief Through Crucial 80s Era, Dies At 73

 

He was not on the list.

Jim Shooter, who began his career writing comics at age 14 and guided Marvel Comics through one of its most creatively and commercially successful eras as editor-in-chief in the 1980s, died today at age 73 after a long fight with esophageal cancer.

Shooter took over Marvel Comics in the late 1970s when the comics industry was transitioning from mass market newsstand distribution to direct market sales to comic shops. He quickly grasped the opportunity of selling to long-time fans rather than casual consumers, leaning into Marvel’s dense story universe and encouraging creators to move the medium in more challenging directions.

Thanks to the breakout success of the X-Men by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne, the signature title of Shooter’s reign, Marvel began a rise that saw the company bring in exciting young creators like Frank Miller, Walter Simonson and Bill Sienkiewicz, experiment with new formats like original graphic novels and trade book collections, spike sales with annual “events” and mini-series, and attract a new generation to a medium that many thought would not survive beyond the 1970s. At one point during Shooter’s tenure, Marvel sales were estimated at over 80% of the entire US comic book market.

But that success came, 80s style, with sharp elbows and attitude. Shooter had strong opinions about how to make comics and he leaned hard on the company’s talent to execute according to his vision. His tenure was marked by stories of creative blowups and controversies, including his insistence that the X-Men character Phoenix had to die to atone for crimes she committed in the story, over the objections of the creative team. In 1987, after Marvel had been acquired by New World Pictures, Shooter, whose welcome was already wearing thin, was, by some accounts, fired for demanding editorial autonomy and the payment of royalties.

“He really polarized people, but it was because he had a passion for what he was doing,” said Bill Sienkiewicz, who drew Moon Knight and New Mutants during the 1980s. “He went to bat for freelancers in a way you don’t see many people in editorial roles do today.”

Shooter broke into comics at age 14, submitting scripts to DC’s Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes. His first credited work was published in Adventure Comics #346, published in July, 1966, and he became a fan-favorite for bringing a fresh, authentic teenage voice to a comic about teenage heroes.

Shooter worked in a number of jobs in comics through the 1970s until he caught on as an assistant editor and writer at Marvel in 1976. Stan Lee had left day-to-day editorial and publishing roles several years before, succeeded by a series of young writer-editors who had difficulty with the managerial responsibilities. The company was brimming with energy, but lacked direction. Short-lived books, missed deadlines and other issues exacerbated challenges the business was already facing amid the inflation and economic turmoil of the era.

In January, 1978, Shooter was named Marvel’s 9th editor-in-chief, implementing a series of strict measures designed to restore luster to the so-called “House of Ideas.” Some responded to the challenge by creating some of their best work. Others bristled under his uncompromising style.

“As many people have been saying, Jim was complicated," said 80s-90s era Marvel writer and editor Danny Fingeroth. "I’ve always thought that without him and Frank Miller, and regardless of the many other amazingly-talented people at the company, Marvel might not have survived into the 1980s.”

Following his ouster, Shooter reemerged with a new company, Voyager Communications, which launched the Valient Comics imprint. Once again, his tenure was marked by creative highs and lows, and he was fired again in 1992. As independent comics led by the Image imprint, founded by a bunch of young Marvel veterans, flourished, Shooter tried again and again with the likes of Defiant Comics, Broadway Comics, and Acclaim Comics. None of them survived the decade.

Shooter continued doing work inside and outside the industry over the past quarter century. He offered commentary on comics history on his blog, and was often a featured guest at comic book conventions, where fans remembered the high points of his career and often ignored the lows.

“We played poker for years, rose to very different but significant positions in comics,” said Paul Levitz, who also gained popularity writing Legion of Super Heroes, then occupied a series of leadership positions at DC Comics including Publisher and President, during Shooter’s years in the business. “We competed sometimes (didn’t think he could get Marvel’s management to follow our lead and start royalties since it would be much more expensive for them, but he did). We watched each other, learned from each other, occasionally conspired [to help creators in need], each championed the comic shop market within our companies in very different ways.”

As word of his death began spreading on social media the evening of June 30, several generations of creators have posted to honor his legacy and recognize the contributions that this towering figure left on the industry.

Kenneth Colley obit

Kenneth Colley Dies: ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Life Of Brian’ Actor Was 87

 

He was not on the list.

Kenneth Colley, the British actor who played Admiral Piett in the original Star Wars series and Jesus in Monty Python’s Life of Brian, died June 30 at his home in Kent, England, after contracting Covid and developing pneumonia. He was 87.

His death was announced by his agent Julian Owen in a statement first reported on by the BBC.

“Ken Colley was one of our finest character actors with a career spanning 60 years,” Owens said in the statement.

“Ken continually worked on stage, film, and television playing a vast array of characters, from Jesus in Monty Python’s Life of Brian to evil and eccentric characters in Ken Russell films, and the Duke of Vienna in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure for the BBC.”

The BBC reported that Colley had originally been admitted to hospital with an injured arm after a fall, but quickly contracted Covid, which developed into pneumonia.

Colley reprised the role of Admiral Piett in the 2012 animated film Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out. His other credits include Clint Eastwood’s Firefox, Aki Kaurismäki’s I Hired a Contract Killer, and Ken Russell’s The Rainbow.

The statement from Colley’s agent added: “Ken’s favourite part was playing Estragon in the stage production of Beckett’s classic Waiting for Godot at the Cockpit Theatre in London in 2014.”

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1996

 

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1995

 

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1993

 

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1992

 

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1992

 

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1991

 

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1973

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1973

 

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1972

 

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1972

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1972

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1972

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1972

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1971

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1971

 

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1971

 

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1970

 

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1970

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1968–1969

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1969

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1969

 

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1968

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1968

 

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1968

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1967

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1967

 

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8.8

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1967

1 episode

 

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1967

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1967

 

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6.6

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1966

 

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1966

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1966

1 episode

 

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1966

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1966

1 episode

 

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1964–1966

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1965

1 episode

 

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1965

 

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1965

1 episode

 

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1964

1 episode

 

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1964

1 episode

 

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1963–1964

2 episodes

 

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1964

2 episodes

 

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6.6

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1964

 

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7.8

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1964

1 episode

 

The Avengers (1961)

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8.3

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1963

1 episode

 

Maupassant (1963)

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1963

1 episode

 

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7.1

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1963

1 episode

 

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7.8

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1963

1 episode

 

A for Andromeda (1961)

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7.1

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1961

1 episode

 

Producer

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2007

 

Greetings (2007)

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3.9

producer

2007

 

Soundtrack

Pennies from Heaven (1978)

Pennies from Heaven

8.3

TV Mini Series

performer: "Serenade in the Night" (uncredited)

1978

2 episodes

 

Self

Comedy Connections (2003)

Comedy Connections

7.6

TV Series

SelfRobber

2008

1 episode

 

For Schools and Colleges: Drama

TV Series

Self

1967

1 episode

 

Archive Footage

Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut (2009)

Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut

8.1

TV Mini Series

Jesus (archive footage)

2009

1 episode

 

The Secret Life of Brian (2007)

The Secret Life of Brian

7.6

TV Movie

Jesus (archive footage, uncredited)

2007

 

George Harrison - Der sanfte Beatle

8.0

TV Movie

(archive footage)

2001

Roger Sholas obit

Roger R. Shoals of Gladwyne, PA | 1938 - 2025 | Obituary

He was not on the list.

ROGER R. SHOALS, 86, former NFL player and longtime resident of Gladwyne, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family.  He was 65 years married to his beloved wife, Jean Shoals, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Roger was a proud graduate of the University of Maryland, where he excelled in both football and wrestling.  He went on to play 10 years in the National Football league, earning respect for his dedication to the game.

After his career in the NFL, Roger worked for 30 years at Gould Paper and later became part-owner of Kutztown Auto.  He was known for his strong work ethic and generous spirit. He was an extra in the movie Paper Lion.

Roger is survived by his wife Jean; his children Mike Shoals (Leslie) and Hollie Casper (Rob); and his grandchildren Christopher and Katherine Shoals, Ryan Casper (Maddie) and Brendan Casper (Kylie).

He cherished the time spent with his family in Stone Harbor, NJ, and was a devoted member of St. John Vianney Church.

Relatives and friends are invited to St. John Vianney Church, 350 Conshohocken State Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035 on Thursday July 10 to his visitation from 9:30am to 10:45am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Boston University CTE Center. The mailing address is Boston University Development, Gift Processing, JPMorgan Chase & Co., P.O. Box 22605, New York, NY 10087-2605.  Please add “In Memory of Roger Richard Shoals” on the memo line.

Career information

Position(s)       Offensive tackle

Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)

Weight 260 lb (120 kg)

US college       Maryland

AFL draft        1962 / round: 34 / pick: 267

Drafted by       Dallas Texans

NFL draft        1961 / round: 16 / pick: 223

Drafted by       Cleveland Browns

Career history

As player

1963–1964      Cleveland Browns

1965–1970      Detroit Lions

1971    Denver Broncos

Career highlights and awards

NFL champion (1964)

Second-team All-ACC (1961)

Frank Barrie obit

Frank Barrie death: Former EastEnders star and prolific theatre actor dies aged 88

 

He was not on the list.

Frank Barrie, the acclaimed actor known for his extensive theatre work and a memorable role in EastEnders, has died at the age of 88.

His agent, Scott Marshall Partners, confirmed his passing, stating he died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

A statement from the agency read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Frank Barrie, at the age of 88. He died peacefully at home, with his wife Mary and daughter Julia."

The Yorkshire-born performer was known to BBC soap fans as Edward Bishop, a character he played from 2010 to 2011. Bishop, the leader of the local church choir, was involved in a romance with Dot Cotton, portrayed by the late June Brown.

On the stage, Barrie was a member of Sir Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic, and was praised for his numerous Shakespearean and other stage roles, including The Woman In Black and Lunch With Marlene.

His one-man show Macready! played in 65 countries worldwide, representing GB at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Arts Festival in Australia.

Barrie also made more than 150 screen appearances, including in shows such as Emergency Ward 10, No Hiding Place, Softly, Softly, Special Branch, On Giant's Shoulders and Queen Of Swords.

In 1983, he played Eglamour in the BBC TV adaptation of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen Of Verona.

He also found success as a director on productions of Shylock, JM Barrie and The Life And Loves Of Edith Wharton, all of which toured internationally.

Barrie's writing credits include Wellington, The Family At Ham, The Devil You Know and The Other Woman, which was broadcast by the BBC, starring the late Dame Thora Hird.

The actor met his wife while attending Hull University, where he was president of the debating union.

Barrie died on June 30.

Writer

Frank Barrie in Macready! (1983)

Macready!

9.4

TV Special

Writer

1983

 

Actor

Doctors (2000)

Doctors

4.5

TV Series

Fred GivensJack Baumber

2008–2013

2 episodes

 

EastEnders (1985)

EastEnders

4.8

TV Series

Edward Bishop

2010–2011

23 episodes

 

Murder in Suburbia (2004)

Murder in Suburbia

7.1

TV Series

JJ

2005

1 episode

 

Helen Mirren, Linda Bassett, Annette Crosbie, Georgie Glen, Celia Imrie, Geraldine James, and Julie Walters in Calendar Girls (2003)

Calendar Girls

6.9

Lecherous Photographer

2003

 

Tessie Santiago in Queen of Swords (2000)

Queen of Swords

6.9

TV Mini Series

Gonzalo (as Frank Barri)

2000

1 episode

 

Michael Caine in Jekyll and Hyde (1990)

Jekyll and Hyde

6.1

TV Movie

Poole the Butler

1990

 

Maurice Colbourne, Jan Harvey, and Stephen Yardley in Howards' Way (1985)

Howards' Way

6.8

TV Series

Mr. Kennedy

1986

1 episode

 

The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1983)

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

6.5

TV Movie

Sir Eglamour

1983

 

BBC Play of the Month (1965)

BBC Play of the Month

6.8

TV Series

Beefeater

1982

1 episode

 

Play for Today (1970)

Play for Today

7.8

TV Series

Dr. Edwards

1982

1 episode

 

BBC2 Play of the Week (1977)

BBC2 Play of the Week

7.5

TV Series

Solicitor

1979

1 episode

 

Lewis Collins, Gordon Jackson, and Martin Shaw in The Professionals (1977)

The Professionals

8.0

TV Series

Martell

1978

1 episode

 

Michael Culver, Jan Francis, Juliet Hammond, Terrence Hardiman, Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, and Stephen Yardley in Secret Army (1977)

Secret Army

8.5

TV Series

Hercule Becker

1977

1 episode

 

The Ghosts of Motley Hall (1976)

The Ghosts of Motley Hall

7.5

TV Series

Bad Lord William

1976

1 episode

 

John Stride in John Keats: His Life and Death (1973)

John Keats: His Life and Death

7.5

Joseph Severn

1973

 

Fulton Mackay, Patrick Mower, Derren Nesbitt, Wensley Pithey, and George Sewell in Special Branch (1969)

Special Branch

7.4

TV Series

McCall

1973

1 episode

 

Z Cars (1962)

Z Cars

7.1

TV Series

Harry Fleeson

1973

1 episode

 

Gene Barry, Barry Morse, and Catherine Schell in The Adventurer (1972)

The Adventurer

6.2

TV Series

Werner

1973

1 episode

 

Softly Softly: Task Force (1969)

Softly Softly: Task Force

7.2

TV Series

Spike Harran

1972

1 episode

 

Margaret Ashcroft, Glynn Edwards, Anna Palk, John Stride, and John Wentworth in The Main Chance (1969)

The Main Chance

7.5

TV Series

Richard Pryce-Hartley

1969

1 episode

 

Peter Egan and Ray McAnally in Spindoe (1968)

Big Breadwinner Hog

7.4

TV Series

Gillman

1969

1 episode

 

Richard Beckinsale, Freddie Fletcher, Arthur Lowe, Jack Rosenthal, and Paula Wilcox in ITV Playhouse (1967)

ITV Playhouse

7.1

TV Series

Cecil

1968

1 episode

 

Gazette (1968)

Gazette

7.6

TV Series

Harry Page

1968

1 episode

 

Sergeant Cork (1963)

Sergeant Cork

8.1

TV Series

PC Potts

1966

1 episode

 

No Hiding Place (1959)

No Hiding Place

7.4

TV Series

Duty Policeman

1965

1 episode

 

A Man Called Harry Brent (1965)

A Man Called Harry Brent

7.5

TV Mini Series

George

1965

1 episode

 

Emergency-Ward 10 (1957)

Emergency-Ward 10

6.3

TV Series

William Cook

1964

4 episodes

 

Soundtrack

Murder in Suburbia (2004)

Murder in Suburbia

7.1

TV Series

performer: "Only You"

2005

1 episode

 

Self

Frank Barrie in Macready! (1983)

Macready!

9.4

TV Special

William Macready

1983

S. Daniel Abraham obit

S. Daniel Abraham, tireless advocate for Jewish continuity and identity, dies at 101

His philanthropy supported Jewish education, Holocaust remembrance, medical research, and institutions across Israel, the United States and throughout the world.

 He was not on the list.

(June 30, 2025 / American Friends of Bar-Ilan University)

With deep sorrow and profound respect, we mourn the passing of S. Daniel Abraham, beloved member of American Friends of Bar-Ilan University’s Board of Directors and Bar-Ilan University’s Global Board of Trustees. A devoted Jew, passionate Zionist and visionary philanthropist, he passed away on June 29 at the age of 101.

A tireless advocate for Jewish continuity and identity, Abraham’s philanthropy supported Jewish education, Holocaust remembrance, medical research, and institutions across Israel, the United States and throughout the world.

He was a devoted friend of Bar-Ilan University, serving as AFBIU’s honorary chairman and on the global board of trustees, always ready to share his treasures: time, wisdom and resources. Abraham chose to make major philanthropic investments in Israel and the United States. His giving to Bar-Ilan began in 1980 with an ongoing commitment to build and support the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Economics and Business Administration at Bar-Ilan University.

Over the years, he was someone who stepped forward to support many new initiatives at the university as they emerged. His most recent gift was in support of the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in Safed.

Abraham was a man who spoke truth to power at every opportunity he had. He lived his values with humility and purpose, inspired by the Torah’s call for justice and compassion. He viewed his success not as a personal achievement but as a sacred responsibility to uplift others.

He is survived by his wife Ewa, beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who carry forward his commitment to Israel, Jewish life and making the world a better place.

Yehi zichro baruch. May his memory be a blessing.

— On behalf of the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.

He founded Thompson Medical, best known for the SlimFast diet program, and endowed numerous institutions devoted to Middle East peace, nutritional research, and higher education.

As of October 2018, he had a net worth of $2.1 billion.

Abraham was born on August 15, 1924, the son of Stella K. and Dr. Samuel Abraham. He was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home in Long Beach, New York. His father was a Zionist and follower of Ze'ev Jabotinsky; and Abraham as a teen printed his own newsletter warning Americans about the danger from the Nazis. During World War II, Abraham served in the United States Army in Europe. In 1970, he moved to Israel with his wife and children where he lived through the 1973 Yom Kippur War and returned to the United States in 1978.

Maureen Hingert obit

Sri Lanka’s First Hollywood Starlet and Miss Universe Finalist, Passes Away at 88

 

She was not on the list.

Maureen Nelia Ballardney Hingert, Sri Lanka’s first beauty queen to break into Hollywood, has passed away at the age of 88. The news was announced by former Miss Sri Lanka and actress Angela Seneviratne via Facebook.

Maureen made history by winning the Miss Ceylon title in 1955 and went on to represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant, where she was crowned second runner-up—a milestone achievement at the time.

Following her success, she entered the film industry and starred in several Hollywood productions. In 1958, she appeared in the film Gun Fever, and a photograph from the movie shoot was later published in Playboy magazine in September 1957—making her the first and only Sri Lankan woman to be featured in the magazine.

She signed with major studios like 20th Century Fox and Universal International Studios, and her filmography includes titles such as The King and I, Fort Bowie, The Rawhide Trail, Gunman from Laredo, Pillars of the Sky, and The Adventures of Hiram Holiday, among others. During her peak, she was regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood.

Maureen married Marion Zamperelli in 1958, later separating in 1970, and married William J. Ballard in 1976. She had two children, and after the tragic passing of her daughter due to cancer, Maureen chose to live a private life away from the public eye in Los Angeles, where she remained until her death.

 

Actress

Captain David Grief (1957)

Captain David Grief

6.3

TV Series

Anura

1959

1 episode

 

Maureen Hingert and Robert Knapp in Gunmen from Laredo (1959)

Gunmen from Laredo

5.1

Rosita (as Jana Davi)

1959

 

Fort Bowie (1958)

Fort Bowie

5.8

Chanzana (as Jana Davi)

1958

 

The Rawhide Trail (1958)

The Rawhide Trail

5.7

Keetah (as Jana Davi)

1958

 

Death Valley Days (1952)

Death Valley Days

7.5

TV Series

Weeka

1958

1 episode

 

Maureen Hingert and Mark Stevens in Gun Fever (1958)

Gun Fever

5.5

Tanana (as Jana Davi)

1958

 

Wally Cox in The Adventures of Hiram Holliday (1956)

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

8.0

TV Series

Yassmin

1957

1 episode

 

Jeff Chandler, Keith Andes, and Dorothy Malone in Pillars of the Sky (1956)

Pillars of the Sky

6.2

Indian Woman (uncredited)

1956

 

Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner in The King and I (1956)

The King and I

7.4

Royal Wife (uncredited)

1956

 

Elephant Walk (1954)

Elephant Walk

6.3

Dancer (uncredited)

1954

 

Kristina Söderbaum in Circus Girl (1954)

Circus Girl

4.7

Girl (uncredited)

1954

 

Self

Maureen Hingert, Margit Nünke, Hillevi Rombin, Keiko Takahashi, and Maribel Arrieta Gálvez in Miss Universe (1955)

Miss Universe

3.9

TV Special

Self - Miss Ceylon (2nd Runner-Up) (as Maureen Neliya Hingert)

1955