Downs, Cathy (1924–1976)

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Downs, Cathy (1924–1976)

American actress. Born Mar 3, 1924, in Port Jefferson, LI, NY; died Dec 8, 1976, in Los Angeles, California; m. Robert Brunson (div.); m. Joe Kirkwood Jr. (actor), 1952 (div. 1955).

Appeared in the title role of John Ford's My Darling Clementine (1946); other films include State Fair, The Dolly Sisters, The Sundowners, Triple Cross, The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues, The Amazing Colossal Man, She-Creature and Missile to the Moon.

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