From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jane Withers (April 12, 1926 – August 7, 2021) was an American actress, model, and singer. Beginning a prolific career as a child actress at the age of 3, Withers was a Young Artist Award–Former Child Star "Lifetime Achievement" Award honoree, best known for being one of the most popular child film stars of the 1930s and early 1940s, as well as for her portrayal of "Josephine the Plumber" in a series of TV commercials for Comet cleanser in the 1960s and early 1970s, and probably best known for playing the obnoxious Joy Smythe in the film Bright Eyes, where she paired with Shirley Temple.
Jane Withers has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work is anchored in the The Hunchback of Notre Dame Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Giant, My Best Gal, Young America. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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