Jacqueline Evans

Jacqueline Evans (1914–1989) was a British-born Mexican film actress.[1] Evans was born on the 17th of January 1914 in Islington, London. She made her first film appearance in the 1946 film Walking on Air in a minor role. Her first larger role came two years later when she played the part of Cassandra in the 1948 film Adventures of Casanova starring Arturo de Córdova. In 1950 Evans got her first leading role in the comedy/fantasy film Simbad el mareado. Evans is best known for playing the part of Rebecca Boone in the 1956 western Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer which starred Bruce Bennett. Evans last appearance was in the murder mystery Murder in Three Acts which was based on the book by Agatha Christie, Three Act Tragedy and saw Peter Ustinov take on the role of Hercule Poirot. On the 22nd of June 1989, Evans died aged 75.

This article is about the Mexican film actress. For the Cook Island conservationist, see Jacqueline Evans (conservationist).
América Barrios
Born(1914-01-17)January 17, 1914
Islington, United Kingdom
DiedJune 22, 1989(1989-06-22) (aged 75)
Acapulco, Mexico
Other namesGrace Alice Evans Antrobus
OccupationActress
Years active1946-1986 (film & TV)

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1946Walking on Air
1948Adventures of CasanovaCassandra
1950Sinbad the SeasickGenevieve / Mary Smith
1951El SuavecitoGringa
1952Vive como sea
1952El cuarto cerrado
1954La Calle de los amoresSara Oliver
1954Sindicato de telemironesGringa
1956Daniel Boone, Trail BlazerRebecca Boone
1956¡Que seas feliz!
1957The Sun Also RisesMrs. BraddockUncredited
1958The BravadosMrs. BarnesUncredited
1960Cuando ¡Viva Villa..! es la muerteSra. Pianni
1960Tarzan the MagnificentMrs. Dexter
1961The Singer Not the SongDona Marian
1966Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail RiderMartha Bliss
1970Gregorio y su ángel
1970ParaísoLillian
1971LawmanSaloon GirlUncredited
1973Peluquero de señorasInvitada a fiesta
1979Guyana: Cult of the DamnedCommune Member
1980Frontera brava
1982MissingWoman - Ford Foundation
1983Triumphs of a Man Called HorseOld woman
1985VolunteersAunt Eunice
1985Historias violentas(segment 5 "Noche de paz")
1986Murder in Three ActsMrs. BabbingtonTV movie, (final film role)

References
  1. Murphy p.75

Bibliography
  • Daryl E. Murphy. Carrera Panamericana: History of the Mexican Road Race, 1950-54. iUniverse, 2008.


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