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Constance Frances Marie Ockelman (November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973), known professionally as Veronica Lake, was an American film, stage, and television actress.
Veronica Lake. Actress: Sullivan's Travels. Veronica Lake was born as Constance Frances Marie Ockleman on November 14, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of Constance Charlotta (Trimble) and Harry Eugene Ockelman, who worked for an oil company as a ship employee.
Apr 29, 2022 · Lake was only 51 years old when she died of hepatitis and kidney failure at a Vermont hospital in 1973. Born in Brooklyn in 1919 (some sources say 1922), Lake was originally named Constance Frances Marie Ockleman, according to The New York Times. Her personal troubles began early in life.
Dec 23, 2022 · In the at-times mean-spirited Peekaboo: The Story of Veronica Lake by Jeff Lenburg, her bitter mother claims Lake’s problems were much more serious than that of a truant teen.
Veronica Lake was always one of the most tormented souls in Hollywood—and her mother eventually revealed the devastating reason why.
Born Constance Frances Marie Ockelman, Veronica Lake was an American film, stage and TV actor best known for her trademark ‘peek-a-boo’ hairstyle. She is remembered for her performance in the comedy film ‘Sullivan’s Travels’ and glamorous roles in film noirs of 1940s.
Feb 16, 2024 · Veronica Lake died of acute hepatitis in Burlington, Vermont, in the summer of 1973; she was only 51 years old. Her cremated remains went unclaimed for several years because...
Veronica Lake (November 14, 1922 – July 7, 1973) was an American film actress and pin-up model. She received both popular and critical acclaim, most notably for her role in Sullivan's Travels and her femme fatale roles in film noir with Alan Ladd during the 1940s, and was well-known for her peek-a-boo hairstyle.
Aug 2, 2021 · Her newfound agent got Veronica her first big role: as Sally Vaughn in I Wanted Wings. But first she needed a new name. The producer of the film came up with Veronica Lake. ‘Veronica’ for her classic facial features and ‘Lake’ for the calm coolness of her blue eyes.
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