Karolyn Grimes

Karolyn Grimes

Born: July 4, 1940
in Hollywood, California, USA
Karolyn Grimes (born July 4, 1940) is an American actress. At age 6, Karolyn Grimes played the role of Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Her childhood film career spanned 16 movies, but she is best remembered for playing the daughter of George and Mary Bailey (James Stewart and Donna Reed). The petals from her rose symbolize the values of family, friends and life itself in the 1946 classic, and it is Zuzu who speaks the movie's most memorable line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." In recent years, Karolyn has carried on the spirit of It's a Wonderful Life (1946), serving as the film's most active and appealing ambassador.

Movies for Karolyn Grimes...

Title: Creature Features
Character: Self
Released: October 29, 2016
Type: TV
"Creature Features" see a has-been rock star Vincent Van Dahl hosts horror films in his haunted mansion with the help of his stalwart butler Mr. Livingston and quixotic housemate Tangella.
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A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
Title: A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
Character: Self - Interviewee / Zuzu Bailey
Released: December 6, 2011
Type: Movie
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! is a tinsel-filled journey through the most iconic holiday films of all time, including perennial favorites It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and Miracle on 34th Street (1947). The special looks at variations within the genre, such as holiday romances, family movies, and even thrillers. A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas! features behind the scenes stories and personal Hollywood Christmas memories from the likes of Chevy Chase, Margaret O'Brien, Chazz Palminteri, Deborah Raffin, Karolyn Grimes, Zack Ward, Brian Henson, Joe Dante, Trine Mitchum, authors Julie Salamon and Alonso Duralde, A Christmas Carol expert Michael Patrick Hearn, and many more.
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James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Title: James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: November 22, 1988
Type: Movie
Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
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Honeychile
Title: Honeychile
Character: Effie
Released: October 20, 1951
Type: Movie
A music publishing company tries to swindle a song from a country girl that they inadvertently recorded without her permission.
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Rio Grande
Title: Rio Grande
Character: Margaret Mary
Released: November 15, 1950
Type: Movie
Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke is posted on the Texas frontier to defend settlers against depredations of marauding Apaches. Col. Yorke is under considerable stress by a serious shortage of troops of his command. Tension is added when Yorke's son (whom he hasn't seen in fifteen years), Trooper Jeff Yorke, is one of 18 recruits sent to the regiment.
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Lust for Gold
Title: Lust for Gold
Character: Young Martha
Released: June 10, 1949
Type: Movie
A man determined to track down the fabled Arizona gold mine known as The Lost Dutchman has an affair with a married treasure hunter, whose pursuit of the mine has lead her to double-cross her husband.
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Albuquerque
Title: Albuquerque
Character: Myrtle Walton
Released: February 20, 1948
Type: Movie
Cole Armin comes to Albuquerque to work for his uncle, John Armin, a despotic and hard-hearted czar who operates an ore-hauling freight line, and whose goal is to eliminate a competing line run by Ted Wallace and his sister Celia. Cole tires of his uncle's heavy-handed tactics and switches over to the Wallace side. Lety Tyler, an agent hired by the uncle, also switches over by warning Cole and Ted of a trap set for them by the uncle and his henchman.
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The Bishop's Wife
Title: The Bishop's Wife
Character: Debby Brougham
Released: December 25, 1947
Type: Movie
An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.
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Mother Wore Tights
Title: Mother Wore Tights
Character: Iris - Age 6 (uncredited)
Released: August 20, 1947
Type: Movie
In this chronicle of a vaudeville family, Myrtle McKinley (class of 1900) goes to San Francisco to attend business school, but ends up in a chorus line. Soon, star Frank Burt notices her talent, hires her for a "two-act", then marries her. Incidents of the marriage and the growing pains of eldest daughter Miriam are followed, interspersed with nostalgic musical numbers.
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The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
Title: The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
Released: April 25, 1947
Type: Movie
A self-serving journalist uses influential women in late-1800s Paris and denies the one who truly loves him.
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Philo Vance's Gamble
Title: Philo Vance's Gamble
Character: Pat Roberts
Released: April 12, 1947
Type: Movie
One of two Philo Vance mystery movies released by PRC.
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Sweet and Low
Title: Sweet and Low
Character: Tammie
Released: March 28, 1947
Type: Movie
Part of the Paramount Musical Parade shorts (production number FF6-1)
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It's a Wonderful Life
Title: It's a Wonderful Life
Character: The Bailey Child - Zuzu
Released: December 20, 1946
Type: Movie
A holiday favourite for generations... George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
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Blue Skies
Title: Blue Skies
Character: Mary Elizabeth Adams
Released: October 15, 1946
Type: Movie
Jed Potter looks back on a love triangle conducted over the course of years and between musical numbers. Dancer Jed loves showgirl Mary, who loves compulsive nightclub-opener Johnny, who can't stay committed to anything in life for very long.
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Sister Kenny
Title: Sister Kenny
Character: Carolyn (uncredited)
Released: October 10, 1946
Type: Movie
An Australian nurse discovers an effective new treatment for infantile paralysis, but experiences great difficulty in convincing doctors of the validity of her claims.
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Pardon My Past
Title: Pardon My Past
Character: Stephanie Pemberton
Released: December 24, 1945
Type: Movie
Eddie York (MacMurray) is mistaken for playboy Francis Pemberton and gets into trouble.