Jennifer Holden Explained

Jennifer Holden
Birth Date:24 October 1936
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:Grass Valley, California, U.S.
Nationality:American
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1957–1958
Height:1.67 m

Jennifer Holden (October 24, 1936 – May 26, 2022) was an American actress who appeared in the films Jailhouse Rock,[1] Buchanan Rides Alone,[2] and Gang War.[3] [4] [5]

Holden was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 24, 1936.[6] [7] Prior to appearing in film she had studied drama with singer and actress Lillian Roth, and appeared on stage.[8] She also had a brief modelling career before being cast in Jailhouse Rock.[9] [10] The film was Holden's debut; after auditioning for the role at MGM in May 1956, she was selected immediately. Holden stated that whilst making the film in 1957, co-star Elvis Presley took her on a date, to a drag race, and a tour of Hollywood stars' homes. Off set, Elvis made advances towards her, which she resisted. He also rescued her from a serious live wire incident and later confided in her about his anxiety of a potential draft into the army, which would have jeopardised his film career.[1]

After her film career, Holden became a rock-and-roll singer.[11]

Holden died in Grass Valley, California on May 26, 2022, at the age of 85.[12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. News: Wharton . David . A Kiss From the King - But Things Soured After Her Movie Role With Elvis . 10 March 2019 . The Los Angeles Times . 17 December 1987 . IXB3.
  2. News: Capitol . 10 March 2019 . Shamokin News-Dispatch . 18 February 1959 . Shamokin, Pennsylvania . 9.
  3. University of Southern California. Division of Cinema . American Film Institute . Center for Understanding Media . Gang War . Filmfacts . 1958 . 82 . 10 March 2019 . Division of Cinema of the University of Southern California . Los Angeles . 0015-153X . 487434551.
  4. News: Worth Fighting For . 10 March 2019 . The Miami News . 3 August 1958 . Miami, Florida . 4.
  5. Book: Pitts . Michael R. . Charles Bronson: The 95 Films and the 156 Television Appearances . 1999 . McFarland . 9780786406012 . 114, 116 . 10 March 2019.
  6. Web site: Elvis and Jennifer Holden. "Jailhouse Rock". 1957. . Elvis Radio 24h . 6 August 2024 . 11 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Jennifer Holden . Greggers . 6 August 2024.
  8. Book: Worth. Fred. Tamerius. Steve. 1992. Elvis: His Life From A to Z. New York City. Wings Books. 978-0-517-06634-8 . 229.
  9. News: Elvis Presley Is Indiana Star . 10 March 2019 . The Terre Haute Tribune-Star . 1 December 1957 . Terre Haute, Indiana . 66.
  10. York . Cal . Inside Stuff . Photoplay . January 1958 . 53 . 1 . 6 . 10 March 2019.
  11. News: WMSX (1410 AM): That's Life With Mark Snyder: Guest, actress/singer Jennifer Holden . 10 March 2019 . The Boston Globe . 23 August 1995 . Boston, Massachusetts.
  12. Web site: Jennifer Holden . Glamour Girls of the Silver Screen . 4 September 2024.
  13. Web site: #RIP Jennifer Holden. She played the movie starlet who romances Elvis in ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and the girlfriend of a mobster (John Doucette) in Charles Bronson’s ‘Gang War.’ Just learned she died on May 26, 2022. . Mike Barnes on X . 4 September 2024 . 4 September 2024.

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