Barbara Bates | |
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 Bates in Quicksand (1950) | |
| Born | Barbara Jane Bates August 6, 1925 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1969 (aged 43) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1945–1962 |
| Spouses | Cecil Coan
(m. 1945; died 1967)William Reed
(m. 1968) |
Barbara Jane Bates (August 6, 1925 – March 18, 1969) was an American singer and actress, best known for her portrayal of Phoebe in the 1950 drama film All About Eve and as Katy Morgan on It's a Great Life (1954–1956).