Barbara Rush
Biography
Barbara Rush (January 4, 1927 - March 31, 2024) was a celebrated American actress known for her work in both film and television, earning a Golden Globe Award for her talent. In 1954, she was honored with the Golden Globe for most promising female newcomer for her captivating performance in the 1953 science fiction classic, It Came From Outer Space. Rush's career flourished as she transitioned to television, where she became a familiar face on the popular series Peyton Place. Her impressive versatility led her to appear in numerous TV movies, miniseries, and diverse programs, including the beloved soap opera All My Children.
In addition to her television roles, Rush starred in several notable films throughout her career. Her filmography includes acclaimed titles such as Bigger Than Life, The Young Philadelphians, The Young Lions, Robin and the 7 Hoods, and Hombre. With a career that spanned several decades, Barbara Rush made a significant impact on the entertainment industry, leaving a lasting legacy as a talented and respected performer. Her contributions to film and television have solidified her status as an iconic figure in Hollywood history.
Filmography
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It Came from Outer Space
1953 • Ellen Fields
Summer Lovers
1982 • Jean Featherstone
Taza, Son of Cochise
1954 • Oona
The Young Philadelphians
1959 • Joan Dickinson
Robin and the 7 Hoods
1964 • Marian Stevens
When Worlds Collide
1951 • Joyce Hendron
Can't Stop the Music
1980
Harry Black and the Tiger
1958 • Christian Tanner
The Young Lions
1958 • Margaret Freemantle
Captain Lightfoot
1955 • Aga Doherty
Magnificent Obsession (1954)
1954 • Joyce Phillips
Come Blow Your Horn
1963 • Connie
The Night the Bridge Fell Down
1980 • Elaine Howard
No Down Payment
1957 • Betty Kreitzer
World in My Corner
1956 • Dorothy Mallison
Hombre
1967 • Audra Favor
Moon of the Wolf
1972 • Louise Rodanthe
Bigger Than Life
1956 • Lou Avery
The Black Shield of Falworth
1954 • Meg Falworth
Superdad
1973 • Sue McCready
Strangers When We Meet
1960 • Eve Coe
Flight to Hong Kong
1956 • Pamela Vincent