Also Known As: Jane Sterling Adriance, Jane Adriance, Jane Sterling
Jan Sterling
📍Born in New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the 1950s, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The High and the Mighty (1954) as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Her best performance is often considered to be opposite Kirk Douglas, as the opportunistic wife in Billy Wilder's 1951 Ace in the Hole.
Known For
1984
as Julia of the Outer Party
Ace in the Hole
as Lorraine
Split Second
as Dorothy 'Dottie' Vale
Appointment with Danger
as Dodie
Women's Prison
as Brenda Martin
Man with the Gun
as Nelly Bain
The Harder They Fall
as Beth Willis
Rhubarb
as Polly Sickles
Caged
as Gita "Smoochie" Kovsky
High School Confidential!
as Arlene Williams
Pony Express
as Denny Russell
The Human Jungle
as Mary Abbott
📌 Quick Info
Born
April 3, 1921
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.4
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
79
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
41
Movies
38
TV Shows