Anne Francis.

Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011), Francis was a former model and Broadway actress who made her film debut in, This Time for Keeps (1947). In her early film career, she played supporting roles in films such as: Susan Slept Here, So Young So Bad, and Bad Day at Black Rock. Her first leading role was in, Blackboard Jungle (1955). Where Glenn Ford, plays Richard Dadier, an incoming English teacher at North Manual High School. An idealist who stands his ground and earns the respect of the school thugs. Anne Francis, plays his pregnant wife. The film was nominated for four Oscars.

Anne Francis. maybe best known for her role in, Forbidden Planet. playing the  innocent  blond romanced by Leslie Nielsen.

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Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011).

Anne Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011), was best known for her role in the film, Forbidden Planet (1956) and in one of my favorite television series, Honey West (1965–1966).

RIP Anne Francis (1930 - 2011)

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) -- Anne Francis, the actress who appeared in the 1956 sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet and later starred as a sexy detective in the TV series Honey West, died Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer, according to The Los Angeles Times. She was 80. A family spokeswomen told The Los Angeles Times that Francis, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2007, died at a retirement home in Santa Barbara, California. Francis’ career also included roles in films such as Blackboard Jungle, Bad Day at Black Rock, Funny Girl and Battle Cry. According to IMDB.com, the actress’s last acting role was a 2004 appearance in the CBS series Without a Trace.

But it was Forbidden Planet and her role as the daughter of a scientist on a planet inhabited by an alien monster that brought Francis fame in Hollywood. The movie co-starred Walter Pidegon, as well as Leslie Nielsen, who died on Nov. 28, 2010. Francis also broke ground with the TV series Honey West. Though it only ran one season, from 1965-1966, it was one of the first TV series to star a woman in an action role.

According to IMDB.com, Francis was married and divorced twice. She leaves behind two daughters.