Jan Adele

Jan Adele
Born
Janeece Adele[1]

14 April 1935[2]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died27 February 2000 (aged 64)
Allawah, New South Wales, Australia[2]
Occupations
  • vaudevillian
  • circus performer
  • actress
  • singer
  • dancer
Years activec. 1938-1998[1]

Janeece Adele (14 April 1935[2] – 27 February 2000) better known as Jan Adele, was an Australian actress and entertainer with a career spanning over 50 years, active in many fields including circus, vaudeville, theatre, television and film . She was best known for her recurring comedy role of vaudevillian showgirl Trixie O'Toole in the 1970s television soap opera Number 96,[1] usually sharing scenes with co-stars Wendy Blacklock and Mike Dorsey.

  1. ^ a b c Lentz III, Harris M. (2008). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2000. McFarland. p. 7. ISBN 9780786452057.
  2. ^ a b c "Jan Adele interviewed by Bill Stephens".