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Terry Moore

Actor

Terry Moore

  • Born: 7 January 1929, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $1 million

Terry Moore is an American actress best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Mighty Joe Young' and 'Come Back, Little Sheba.' With a career spanning over seven decades, she has earned a reputation for her versatility and charm. Known for her…

About Terry Moore

Terry Moore is an American actress best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Mighty Joe Young' and 'Come Back, Little Sheba.' With a career spanning over seven decades, she has earned a reputation for her versatility and charm. Known for her distinctive voice and engaging performances, Moore has become an iconic figure in Hollywood history.

Born
7 January 1929, Los Angeles, California, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Spouses
Floyd W. Moore (1950-1961)
Children
1 (Terry Moore, Jr.)
Parents
John M. Moore, Mabel E. Moore
Estimated net worth
$1 million

Fun facts about Terry Moore

  • Terry Moore was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Come Back, Little Sheba' (1952).
  • She was once romantically linked to Howard Hughes, a famous aviation pioneer and film producer.

Famous Terry Moore quotes

“I love you, Joe!”
Mighty Joe Young, 1949
“I'm not going to let you go.”
Come Back, Little Sheba, 1952
“I don't want to be alone.”
The Last Time I Saw Paris, 1954

Terry Moore: coming up

  • Merrily (Movie, Betty Clurman)12 November 2027

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Terry Moore filmography

Cast (116)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2027Merrily MovieBetty Clurman
2025Sinatra! Eternity MovieSelf
2024The Story of Terry Moore: The Last Living Legend of Hollywood MovieHerself
2023Silent Life: The Story of the Lady in Black MovieLady in Black3.0
2021Titans of Destruction: The Evolution of Giant Monster Movies MovieSelf (archive footage)
2021Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! MovieSelf5.2
2018Frank and Ava MovieSelf5.2
2015Aimy in a Cage MovieGrandma Micry4.5
2015Mansion of Blood MovieNatalie2.8
2015Tab Hunter Confidential MovieSelf7.2
Show 106 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2014Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film MovieSelf7.5
2014True Detective TVLilly Hill8.3
2012Margarine Wars MovieMiriam Cuningham
2007The Still Life MovieMrs. Stratford3.1
2006Kill Your Darlings MovieElla Toscana6.1
2005Buzz MovieUnknown character
2003Rita MovieSelf8.3
2000Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies MovieSelf9.0
2000Stageghost MovieOlive6.5
1999Final Voyage MovieChristina4.6
1998Mighty Joe Young MovieElegant Woman at Party6.3
1998Second Chances MovieDallas Judd7.7
1996Burt Lancaster: Daring to Reach MovieSelf7.7
1991Marilyn and Me MovieWoman at Hyde's Funeral6.6
1989Hoodwinked MovieSally6.3
1989Beverly Hills Brats MovieVeronica5.0
1989Going Overboard MovieMistress2.4
1987Wiseguy TVUnknown character6.6
1987W.A.R.: Women Against Rape MovieMrs. McCormack3.9
1986True Confessions TVUnknown character
1985Hellhole MovieSidnee Hammond5.0
1984Murder, She Wrote TVFlorence7.5
1983Do It Debbie's Way MovieSelf10.0
1982Knight Rider TVMolly Friedrich7.5
1982Matt Houston TVEmily Armor6.3
1978Death Dimension MovieMadam Maria4.4
1977The Love Boat TVUnknown character6.2
1977The Love Boat TVMrs. Clark6.2
1976Smash-Up on Interstate 5 MovieTrudy5.5
1975Paesano MovieSelf
1972The Daredevil MovieJulie Thompson6.5
1971Mean Justice MovieConnie Garrett7.0
1970Quarantined MovieMartha Atkinson6.0
1970The Weird World of Weird MovieUnknown character6.0
1968A Man Called Dagger MovieHarper Davis6.5
1967Lionpower from MGM MovieSelf - Harper Davis (archive footage) (uncredited)6.3
1966Waco MovieDolly6.7
1966Batman TVVenus7.3
1965City of Fear MovieSuzan8.3
1965Town Tamer MovieSusan Tavenner6.8
1965Black Spurs MovieAnna Elkins6.3
1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre TVUnknown character5.9
1963Burke's Law TVFelice Knight6.2
1963Burke's Law TVNikki Manners6.2
1963Burke's Law TVSarah Kingston6.2
1962Empire TVConnie Garrett7.0
1962Empire TVConnie7.0
1962The Virginian TVAlma Wilson6.5
1961The Mike Douglas Show TVSelf5.8
1960My Three Sons TVUnknown character6.6
1960Why Must I Die MovieLois King5.3
1960Platinum High School MovieJennifer Evans6.5
1959The Rebel TVJanice Dutton5.1
1959Bonanza TVLydia Yates7.5
1959Cast a Long Shadow MovieJanet Calvert6.6
1959A Private's Affair MovieLouise Wright4.7
1959Rawhide TVDallas Storm7.3
1957Peyton Place MovieBetty Anderson6.7
1957The Clouded Image MovieEleanor
1957Tonight Starring Jack Paar TVSelf7.5
1957Bernardine MovieJean Cantrick7.6
1956Between Heaven and Hell MovieJenny Gifford6.2
1956No Right to Kill MovieLisa
1955Shack Out on 101 MovieKotty6.0
1955Portrait of Alison MovieAlison Ford6.2
1955The 20th Century Fox Hour TVAnn Winslow6.0
1955Daddy Long Legs MovieLinda Pendleton6.4
1954Climax! TVJulie3.8
1954Climax! TVRosa3.8
1954Climax! TVChris3.8
1953King of the Khyber Rifles MovieSusan Maitland5.9
1953Beneath the 12-Mile Reef MovieGwyneth Rhys6.0
1953Man on a Tightrope MovieTereza Cernik6.6
1953Come Back, Little Sheba MovieMarie Buckholder7.3
1953General Electric Theater TVEvvy Jeffers6.8
1952The Ford Television Theatre TVSusan Randall7.8
1951The Barefoot Mailman MovieAdie Titus6.5
1951Sunny Side of the Street MovieBetty Holloway8.0
1951Two of a Kind MovieKathy McIntyre6.8
1950Gambling House MovieLynn Warren6.2
1950He's a Cockeyed Wonder MovieJudy Sears4.2
1950The Colgate Comedy Hour TVSelf6.9
1950The Great Rupert MovieRosalinda Amendola5.7
1950What's My Line? TVSelf7.0
1949Mighty Joe Young MovieJill Young6.4
1948Studio One TVAnnabelle5.4
1948The Return of October MovieTerry Ramsey6.4
1948The Ed Sullivan Show TVSelf6.8
1948Summer Holiday MovieHatcheck Girl (uncredited)5.2
1947Heartaches MovieGirl in Movie with Vic (uncredited)5.3
1947The Devil On Wheels MovieRusty Davis (as Jan Ford)4.6
1946Shadowed MovieVirginia 'Ginny' Johnson (as Helen Koford)7.3
1945The Clock MovieGirl at Museum (uncredited)7.1
1945Son of Lassie MovieThea (as Helen Koford)6.2
1944Sweet and Low-Down MovieSnub-Nosed Girl on Dance Floor (uncredited)5.7
1944Since You Went Away MovieRefugee Child on Train (uncredited)6.6
1944Gaslight MoviePaula Alquist, Age 14 (uncredited)7.5
1943True to Life MovieLittle Girl (uncredited)8.0
1942A-Haunting We Will Go MovieDante's Young Admirer (uncredited)6.2
1942A-Haunting We Will Go MovieUnknown character6.2
1942My Gal Sal MovieCarrie Dreiser (uncredited)5.8
1942On the Sunny Side MovieSchoolgirl (uncredited)7.0
1941One Foot in Heaven MovieChoir Member (uncredited)6.9
1940The Howards of Virginia MovieNeighbor Girl (uncredited)6.6
1940Maryland MovieLinda - Age 10 (uncredited)6.5
TBAAll About Alfred MovieSelf

Crew (3)

YearTitleRoleRating
1989America's Funniest Home Videos TVProducer · Production6.7
1989Beverly Hills Brats MovieProducer · Production5.0
1989Beverly Hills Brats MovieOriginal Story · Writing5.0

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Questions about Terry Moore

What are some of Terry Moore's most successful films?

Terry Moore is best known for her roles in films like 'Mighty Joe Young' (1949) and 'Come Back, Little Sheba' (1952), which showcased her acting talent and earned her critical acclaim.

Did Terry Moore win any major awards during her career?

Terry Moore received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Come Back, Little Sheba' (1952) but did not win. She has, however, received various accolades throughout her career.

What was Terry Moore's first film?

Terry Moore's first film role was in 'The Very Thought of You' (1944), which marked the beginning of her long and successful acting career.

How tall is Terry Moore?

Terry Moore stands 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) tall.

What is Terry Moore's estimated net worth?

Terry Moore's estimated net worth is approximately $1 million, which reflects her many years in the entertainment industry.

Who are Terry Moore's parents?

Terry Moore was born to John M. Moore and Mabel E. Moore, who supported her early aspirations in acting.

How many children does Terry Moore have?

Terry Moore has one child, a son named Terry Moore, Jr.

What is Terry Moore known for in her acting style?

Terry Moore is known for her engaging performances and distinctive voice, which have contributed to her lasting reputation in Hollywood.