Jeannette Clift George
Jeannette Clift George | |
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George, circa 2010 | |
| Born | Jeannette Clift June 1, 1925 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 2017 (aged 92) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Playwright Theater director |
| Spouse | Lorraine George (1971-2004; his death) |
| Parent(s) | Hubert E. and Jeannette C. Clift |
Jeannette Clift George, often credited professionally as Jeannette Clift (June 1, 1925 – December 23, 2017), was an American film and stage actress, playwright, and founder of the A.D. Players theater company in Houston, Texas. Clift was best known for her portrayal of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch woman who hid Jews from the Nazis during World War II, in the 1975 biographical film, The Hiding Place. The role earned Clift a Golden Globe nomination in 1975 and a BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles in 1977.