Jean Willes

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Characters played by Jean Willes

Mrs. Bergdorf — Ocean's Eleven (1960)

Mrs. Bergdorf is the widow of Anthony Bergdorf. After Duke Santos confronts the robbery gang, they set aside $10,000 for her while hiding the rest of the stolen money in Anthony's coffin. Their plan fails when the funeral remains in Las Vegas and the coffin is cremated with the cash inside.

Betty — Down to Earth (1947)

Minor earthly character interacting with the main cast in social or professional settings.

Ruby McDade — The King and Four Queens (1956)

One of the four women at the ranch who responds to Dan's presence by paying more attention to her appearance and becomes variably flirtatious with him while the household's uncertainty about the surviving husband remains unresolved.

Jane — Gypped in the Penthouse (1955)

Jane is the gold-digging woman who deceives both Larry and Shemp. She manipulates Larry into an engagement, abandons him for Moe's more substantial diamond ring, and ensnares Shemp after his charitable act. Her deceit leads Larry and Shemp to retaliate against her belongings.

Tracy — The Man Who Turned to Stone (1957)

Tracy is an inmate at the La Salle Detention Home for Girls. She discovers a hidden laboratory beneath the surface of the institution, revealing the base used by the unethical doctors who drain vitality from young people to prolong their own lives. Her discovery is a key part of exposing the danger facing the inmates.

Liz March — The Tijuana Story (1957)

Liz is Eddie's pregnant wife. Eddie confides in her that his financial dependence on the syndicate makes him feel trapped. When syndicate men force their car off the road while pursuing the couple, Liz retrieves a gun and scares the attackers away, helping protect herself and Eddie.

Jen — These Thousand Hills (1959)

A saloon girl who celebrates with Lat and Tom after the horse race. Tom plans to marry her, but Lat insults her by calling her a tramp, causing Tom to angrily renounce their partnership.

Margot Monet — McHale's Navy (1964)

McHale's old flame who owns a gambling parlor, potential marriage option to pay debts.

Suzanne — Hell on Devil's Island (1957)

Suzanne is a cafe owner and Bayard's seductive accomplice, helping him try to keep Paul Rigaud confined. She later agrees to betray Bayard, but a bartender loyal to the commandant stabs her to death. Her change of allegiance and murder affect the struggle against Bayard's control.

Nurse Shapely (uncredited) — Monkey Businessmen (1946)

Nurse Shapely is one of the two nurses assigned to care for the Stooges at Mallard's Rest Home. The trio are initially enamored with the nurses, but discover that the nurses are men. A mishap with weights knocks the nurses unconscious, helping the Stooges uncover Dr. Mallard's fraudulent intentions.

Career Overview

Jean Willes has 88 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently McHale's Navy Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Gun Street, The King and Four Queens, Bobby Ware Is Missing. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
88
Birth Date
1923-04-15
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q6171678), public domain (CC0).