Famous actresses from Montana
Famous actresses from Montana
Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world's biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcoms, there's no shortage of evidence of just how good the good life is. They post pictures of themselves with other big shots on rooftop bars, at exclusive clubs, at backstage parties, and at restaurants where regular people can't get a reservation.
But the vast majority of these celebrities were born and raised outside of Hollywood, finding their way to the bright lights and big money of superstardom from obscure beginnings in regular small towns and cities across the country.
Stacker compiled a list of actresses that were born in Montana from IMDb's most popular list. Movie poster images are from OMDb. Keep reading to see which of your favorite actresses are from your home state.
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Margaret Qualley
- Born: Montana, USA (10/23/1994)
- Known for:
--- Pussycat in "Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood" (2019)
--- Ann Reinking in "Fosse/Verdon" (2019)
--- Margaret in "Kenzo World" (2016)
Michelle Williams
- Born: Kalispell, Montana, USA (9/9/1980)
- Known for:
--- Marilyn Monroe in "My Week with Marilyn" (2011)
--- Cindy in "Blue Valentine" (2010)
--- Alma in "Brokeback Mountain" (2005)
Myrna Loy
- Born: Helena, Montana, USA (8/2/1905)
- Died: 12/14/1993
- Known for:
--- Nora Charles in "The Thin Man" (1934)
--- Milly Stephenson in "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946)
--- Muriel Blandings in "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" (1948)
Rebecca Ferratti
- Born: Helena, Montana, USA (11/27/1964)
- Known for:
--- Sexy Woman in "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994)
--- Playboy Playmate in "Beverly Hills Cop II" (1987)
--- Señorita Kissing Ned in "Three Amigos!" (1986)
Constance Towers
- Born: Whitefish, Montana, USA (5/20/1933)
- Known for:
--- Helena Cassadine in "General Hospital" (1997-2019)
--- Hannah Hunter in "The Horse Soldiers" (1959)
--- Sandra Bradford in "A Perfect Murder" (1998)
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Patricia Belcher
- Born: Helena, Montana, USA (4/7/1954)
- Known for:
--- Jezelle Gay Hartman in "Jeepers Creepers" (2001)
--- Edna - Ward Nurse in "Flatliners" (1990)
--- Millie in "500 Days of Summer" (2009)
Stacy Edwards
- Born: Glasgow, Montana, USA (3/4/1965)
- Known for:
--- Jennifer Rogers in "Primary Colors" (1998)
--- Christine in "In the Company of Men" (1997)
--- Lucretia Clan in "Driven" (2001)
Missy Gold
- Born: Great Falls, Montana, USA (7/14/1970)
- Known for:
--- Katherine 'Katie' Olivia Gatling in "Benson" (1979-1986)
--- Mary Armagh as a Child in "Captains and the Kings" (1976)
--- Rachel McCall in "Trapper John, M.D." (1984)
Martha Raye
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (8/27/1916)
- Died: 10/19/1994
- Known for:
--- Lulu in "Billy Rose's Jumbo" (1962)
--- Agatha in "McMillan & Wife" (1976-1977)
--- The Duchess in "Alice in Wonderland" (1985)
Daniella Deutscher
- Born: Bozeman, Montana, USA (10/4/1975)
- Known for:
--- Atlanna in "Aquaman" (2006)
--- Julie Connor in "Hang Time" (1995-2000)
--- Caroline in "Drifting School" (1995)
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Jean Parker
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (8/11/1915)
- Died: 11/30/2005
- Known for:
--- Molly in "The Gunfighter" (1950)
--- Julie Bronson in "Tomorrow We Live" (1942)
--- Molly Betts in "The Traitor Within" (1942)
Barbara Luddy
- Born: Great Falls, Montana, USA (5/25/1908)
- Died: 4/1/1979
- Known for:
--- Lady in "Lady and the Tramp" (1955)
--- Merryweather in "Sleeping Beauty" (1959)
--- Kanga in "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" (1977)
Paula Rhodes
- Born: Montana, USA (4/3/1985)
- Known for:
--- Angie / Eveline / Daughter / Doll E in "Resident Evil Village" (2021)
--- Stephanie Queen in "Bunk'd" (2016)
--- Skipper / Stacie in "Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse" (2012-2015)
Pert Kelton
- Born: Great Falls, Montana, USA (10/14/1906)
- Died: 10/30/1968
- Known for:
--- Mrs. Paroo in "The Music Man" (1962)
--- Minnie Brown in "Bed of Roses" (1933)
--- Allie Summers in "Bachelor Bait" (1934)
Dale Raoul
- Born: Missoula, Montana, USA (8/16/1956)
- Known for:
--- Mom in "Blast from the Past" (1999)
--- Estelle in "The Mexican" (2001)
--- Dolly in "The Lawnmower Man" (1992)
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Rosemarie Stack
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (9/17/1932)
- Died: 1/20/2019
- Known for:
--- Fritzie Darvel in "The Big Bluff" (1955)
--- Ayesha in "The Adventures of Hajji Baba" (1954)
--- Ann Dexter in "The Golden Mistress" (1954)
Esther Howard
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (4/4/1892)
- Died: 3/8/1965
- Known for:
--- Miz Zeffie in "Sullivan's Travels" (1941)
--- Mrs. Kraft in "Born to Kill" (1947)
--- Jessie Florian in "Murder, My Sweet" (1944)
Misty Upham
- Born: Kalispell, Montana, USA (7/6/1982)
- Died: 10/5/2014
- Known for:
--- Johnna Monevata in "August: Osage County" (2013)
--- Lila Littlewolf in "Frozen River" (2008)
--- Liz in "Cake" (2014)
Kathryn Card
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (10/4/1892)
- Died: 3/1/1964
- Known for:
--- Mrs. McGillicuddy / Minnie Finch in "I Love Lucy" (1954-1956)
--- Grace in "Born to Kill" (1947)
--- Miss Regina Kennedy in "The Hucksters" (1947)
Andrea Leeds
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (8/14/1914)
- Died: 5/21/1984
- Known for:
--- Kay Hamilton in "Stage Door" (1937)
--- Jane McDowell Foster in "Swanee River" (1939)
--- Hazel Dawes in "The Goldwyn Follies" (1938)
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Dawn Ann Billings
- Born: Montana, USA (not available)
- Known for:
--- Julie in "Intersection" (2015)
--- Tina in "Dire Wolf" (2009)
--- Tera in "Star Strike" (2000)
Meagan Flynn
- Born: Helena, Montana, USA (8/10/1980)
- Known for:
--- Flight Attendant in "Up in the Air" (2009)
--- Older Woman in "Embeds" (2017)
--- Aunt Maureen in "Play by Play" (2018)
Ariadne Shaffer
- Born: Libby, Montana, USA (7/17/1972)
- Known for:
--- Chemistry Teacher in "The Never List" (2020)
--- Snow White Charming in "Falsehood" (2001)
--- Sandra Ochoa in "Futurestates" (2010-2014)
Kathlyn Williams
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (5/31/1879)
- Died: 9/23/1960
- Known for:
--- Vera Wallace in "The Rosary" (1915)
--- Stella Benton in "Big Timber" (1917)
--- Mrs. Wheeler in "Clarence" (1922)
Dee Arlen
- Born: Miles City, Montana, USA (8/20/1930)
- Known for:
--- Miss Liar in "The Ladies Man" (1961)
--- Lorna Grant in "Perry Mason" (1960)
--- Laura in "Leave It to Beaver" (1960)
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Julia Hayes
- Born: Helena, Montana, USA (5/7/1970)
- Known for:
--- Vegas Show Girl in "American Gun" (2002)
--- Kelly DeSantes in "Almost Anything" (2001)
--- Woman in "Voyeur Eyes Only" (2000)
Megan Folsom
- Born: Missoula, Montana, USA (2/15/1969)
- Known for:
--- Jerrine in "Heartland" (1979)
--- Mrs. Hill in "Ted K" (2021)
--- Shawna Gates in "Law & Order" (1997)
Kay Farrington
- Born: Glasgow, Montana, USA (7/26/1939)
- Known for:
--- Amazon #5 in "In Like Flint" (1967)
--- Admitting Nurse in "Perry Mason" (1962)
--- Girl in Doctor's Office in "Wendy and Me" (1964)
Dorothy Coburn
- Born: Great Falls, Montana, USA (6/7/1905)
- Died: 5/15/1978
- Known for:
--- Half and Half in "Modern Love" (1929)
--- Vision in "Hats Off" (1927)
--- Unidentified Secondary Role in "Us" (1927)
Donna Lee
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (1/17/1930)
- Died: 4/3/2011
- Known for:
--- Street Singer in "The Body Snatcher" 1945
--- Terry in "Sing Your Way Home" 1945
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Gertrude Sutton
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (9/1/1903)
- Died: 5/17/1980
- Known for:
--- Sarah in "Barnum Was Right" (1929)
--- Daisy in "Say It in French" (1938)
--- Mrs. Maitland - Housekeeper in "Jungle Menace" (1937)
Mercedes Shirley
- Born: Billings, Montana, USA (1/6/1926)
- Died: 1/29/1999
- Known for:
--- Mary Lincoln (younger) in "Matinee Theatre" (1956)
--- Joan in "The Twilight Zone" (1963)
--- Woman Attendant in "The Invaders" (1967)
Patrice Cole
- Born: Billings, Montana, USA (not available)
- Known for:
--- Bayou Party Girl in "The Young and the Restless" (1981-1986)
--- Gym Instructor / Gym instructor in "Days of Our Lives" (1981-1986)
--- Quartermaine Housekeeper in "General Hospital" (1983-1985)
Stephanie Quayle
- Born: Bozeman, Montana, USA (10/15/1979)
- Known for:
--- Back-Up Exerciser in "Self Medicated" (2005)
--- Cute Girl in "Like a Country Song" (2014)
--- Self - Performer in "WGN Morning News" (2019)
Dorothy White
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (9/22/1911)
- Died: 10/11/2008
- Known for:
--- Girl in "Hold 'Em Navy" 1937
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Nicki Vannice
- Born: Montana, USA (3/21/1975)
- Known for:
--- Dix in "Sapphire Man" (1990)
--- Actress in "High Mountain Rangers" (1988)
--- Debbie in "Ellen" (1994)
Ffolliott Le Coque
- Born: Butte, Montana, USA (8/7/1923)
- Died: 12/10/2015
- Known for:
--- Anna Scott in "Casino" 1995
Catherine Langlas
- Born: Billings, Montana, USA (7/9/1983)
- Known for:
--- Intern #1 in "Scrubs" (2003)
--- Devon in "The Young and the Restless" (2003)
--- Faith in "Hubbub: the Movie" (2017)
Haila Stoddard
- Born: Great Falls, Montana, USA (11/14/1913)
- Died: 2/21/2011
- Known for:
--- Myrtle Valentine in "The Prudential Family Playhouse" (1951)
--- Jean Mulligan in "Suspense" (1950)
--- Mrs. Winters in "Coronet Blue" (1967)
Audree Norton
- Born: Great Falls, Montana, USA (1/13/1927)
- Died: 4/22/2015
- Known for:
--- Jody Wellman in "Mannix" (1968)
--- Producer in "These Amazing Shadows" (2011)
--- Ann Larrabee in "The Man and the City" (1971)
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Noelle Drake
- Born: Billings, Montana, USA (12/15/1981)
- Known for:
--- Coffee Shop Girl in "Red Eye" (2005)
--- Ilana in "House" (2007)
--- Becky Brinson in "Irangeles" (2003)
Janet Lee Parker
- Born: Glasgow, Montana, USA (2/19/1940)
- Died: 2/23/2015
- Known for:
--- Sandra in "David and Lisa" (1962)
--- Martha in "The 20th Century-Fox Hour" (1957)
--- Jodi in "Lux Video Theatre" (1956)
Marlene Morrow
- Born: Billings, Montana, USA (3/15/1954)
- Known for:
--- Miss Australia in "It's Not the Size That Counts" 1974