Lorraine Crawford (1926-2011) was arguably one of the most gorgeous models of the 20th century. She was born as Dorothy Lorraine Roberts in Seattle, Washington on February 27, 1926 to Henry and Irene Roberts. A redhead, she began modeling after graduating high school in 1944. She married John Crawford, and used his surname for the remainder of her career. One of her highlights is that she posed for Bernard of Hollywood, who's arguably one of the greatest photographers in history. It was easy to find work as she was a natural redhead, which was sought-after in those days.
Something that's notable about Lorraine was her versatility as a model. She did fashion, swimsuits, and shoes. She was featured in magazines like The American, Photoplay, and Man's Darling, which were popular among male readers. She had a respectable acting career as well, appearing in several movies at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947). Her greatest success was onstage in starring roles at the Santa Monica Playhouse and Players’ Ring.
Although she didn't do any pageants, she was given the title of The Prettiest Showgirl in the World while at the Moulin Rouge.
Her last movie was Camelot (1967). Lorraine had a lot of hobbies that included animal rights, photography, watercolors, and swimming. She was a well-rounded individual. Lorraine became a secretary at an aviation facility after leaving the industry. She died on March 21, 2011 in Burbank, California, and is survived by her two daughters who work in films as well.
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