Alice Faye
Biography
Alice Faye (May 5, 1915 – May 9, 1998) was a renowned American actress and singer, noted by The New York Times as "one of the few movie stars to walk away from stardom at the peak of her career."
Faye gained significant recognition for her contributions to the film industry, particularly in the realm of musical cinema. She is best remembered for introducing the beloved song "You'll Never Know," which won an Academy Award and was featured in the 1943 musical film Hello, Frisco, Hello.
Throughout her career, Alice Faye captured the hearts of audiences with her talent and charisma, becoming a prominent figure in the Hollywood scene during her prime. Despite her success, Faye made the bold decision to step back from the limelight at the height of her fame, a choice that set her apart from many of her contemporaries.
Her legacy endures not only through her memorable performances but also through her remarkable ability to leave behind a flourishing career on her own terms. Faye's influence continues to be acknowledged in the entertainment industry, marking her as a distinctive personality in the narrative of American cinema.
Filmography
View all
In Old Chicago
1938 • Belle Fawcett
The Great American Broadcast
1941 • Vicki Adams
You Can't Have Everything
1937 • Judith Poe Wells
365 Nights in Hollywood
1934 • Alice Perkins
Wing and a Prayer
1944 • (archive footage)
Sally, Irene and Mary
1938 • Sally Day
The Gang's All Here
1943 • Edie Allen
Hello, Frisco, Hello
1943 • Trudy Evans
Little Old New York
1940 • Pat O'Day
On the Avenue
1937 • Mona Merrick
Four Jills in a Jeep
1944 • Alice Faye
State Fair (1962)
1962 • Melissa Frake
Stowaway
1936 • Susan Parker
Hollywood Cavalcade
1939 • Molly Adair Hayden
Lillian Russell
1940 • Lillian Russell
Fallen Angel
1945 • June Mills
The Magic of Lassie
1978 • The Waitress (Alice)