Born 1928 in Glendale, California, American actress Colleen Townsend began a film career in 1944, appearing in minor roles in several films. By 1946, she was appearing on the cover of magazines, and in 1947, she was signed to a contract by 20th Century Fox. She was the subject of a cover story for Life in 1948, which discussed the way in which major studios groomed and manufactured their stars, using Townsend’s story as an example.


Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend
