Laraine Day | |
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.jpg) Day in the 1940s | |
| Born | La Raine Johnson October 13, 1920 Roosevelt, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 2007 (aged 87) Ivins, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park |
| Other names | Laraine Johnson |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1937–1986 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Ray Hendricks
(m. 1942; div. 1947)Michael Grilikhes
(m. 1961; died 2007) |
| Children | 5 |
Laraine Day (born La Raine Johnson, October 13, 1920 – November 10, 2007) was an American actress, radio and television commentator, and former Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) contract star. As a leading lady, she was paired opposite major film stars, including Robert Mitchum, Lana Turner, Cary Grant, Ronald Reagan, Kirk Douglas, and John Wayne. As well as her numerous film and television roles, she acted on stage, conducted her own radio and television shows, and wrote two books. Because of her marriage to Leo Durocher and her involvement with his baseball career, she was known as the "First Lady of Baseball". Her best-known films include Foreign Correspondent; My Son, My Son; Journey for Margaret; Mr. Lucky; The Locket; and the Dr. Kildare series.