Wright, Cobina Jr. (1921–)
Wright, Cobina Jr. (1921–)
American actress. Name variations: Cobina Wright. Born Aug 14, 1921, in New York, NY; m. Palmer Thayer Beaudette, Nov 3, 1941 (died Sept 7, 1968).
Began career as a model; when Bob Hope used a character named Cobina on his radio program (1939), sued, settled out of court, joined his program, and launched a radio career; films include Moon Over Miami, Week-End in Havana, Footlight Serenade and Something to Shout About.
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