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Carolyn Sue Jones (April 28, 1930 – August 3, 1983) was an American actress.
Jones began her film career in the early 1950s, and by the end of the decade had achieved recognition with a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Bachelor Party (1957) and a Golden Globe Award as one of the most promising actresses of 1959. Her film career continued for a few years, and in 1964 she began playing the role of Morticia Addams in the television series The Addams Family, receiving a Golden Globe Award nomination for her work.
Jones was born in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Julius Alfred and Cloe Jeanette (née Southern) Jones. She had some Native American ancestry. In 1934 her father abandoned the family and her mother moved herself and her two children to her parents' home in Amarillo. Carolyn suffered from severe asthma that often restricted her from childhood activities. She was an avid reader, and loved Hollywood magazines. When her condition permitted she loved to go to the movies. After her graduation, her grandfather agreed to pay her tuition to the Pasadena Playhouse.[citation needed] Therefore, she moved to California in 1947 to pursue her acting career.
Carolyn Jones: Morticia & More (Part 1)
Carolyn Jones: Morticia & More (Part 2)
Carolyn Jones: Morticia & More (Part 3)
Carolyn Jones: Morticia & More (Part 4)
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Carolyn Jones - 60's Interview
Carolyn Jones - Tribute
Match Game 73 Episode 26 (Carolyn Jones Guest Stars)
Carolyn Jones: Morticia & More (Part 5/Final Part)
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Wonderwoman Carolyn Jones Clip
Batman 1966 Analysis: Marsha (Carolyn Jones)
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