Her difficulties continued in the general election and she lost to Hart by a two-to-one margin. Malcolm Lenore continued to have health difficulties, visiting medical centers around the country but unable to get a clear diagnosis. Gilroy Daughter / /
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/ Known for movies The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959-1961) as Abigail / … / Chester L. Wayzack, Esq. [83] She was given the Salvation Army's Humanitarian Award, Michigan State University's Distinguished Citizen Award, and also received recognition from Hadassah and the International Platform Association.[17][83]. if so please request it to be added. (2 episodes, 1960-1962), Farewell Guest Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events. (2 episodes, 1961-1962), A.F. What to Watch Latest Trailers IMDb TV IMDb Originals IMDb Picks IMDb Podcasts. (2 episodes, 1959), Police Chief Rosenbloom Stanislau 'Roadblock' Jahurski Tracing his bloodline reveals that the Utah Senator and one-time Governor of Massachusetts is related to six presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Pierce, and both George H.W. Winthrop von Money VIII
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MP Malt Shop Girl / [9] She attended Latter-day Saints High School, where she had a strong interest in drama. [19] The family moved to Washington, D.C.,[19] and Lenore transferred to George Washington University, where she graduated with an A.B. Fortunato (2 episodes, 1962), Mr. McGruder [14][43][68], The Romney children campaigned for her, including Mitt, who took student leave to work as a driver and advance man at schools and county fairs during the summer. [10] In 1924, during her junior year, she and senior George W. Romney became high-school sweethearts.
/ | / [70] By late 1971, she assumed some of First Lady Pat Nixon's role as a public advocate for volunteerism, visiting regional volunteer centers with other cabinet and administration wives. [26] She also found the long waits between shots unsatisfying as a thespian, and read Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky novels on the set to pass the time. P.T. / Police Chief [25][46] The Associated Press wrote that she was probably "the most indefatigable campaigner on the New Hampshire primary circuit, including the candidates". 10/12/62. Gunnison [7] She came out as explicitly anti-abortion. (5 episodes, 1959-1961), Charlie Mulcahey [11], LaFount's mother wanted her to explore a theatrical career before marrying,[8] and an aunt offered her further encouragement and assistance. (3 episodes, 1962-1963), Lola LaVerne Newspaper Reporter Mr. Root Mr. Minafee Maryann Krolisch [26] Romney finally convinced her to go ahead with marriage and return to Washington,[27] where he worked for Alcoa as a lobbyist,[23] earning $125 a month. In 1970, she was urged by her husband and state Republican Party officials to run against popular, two-term Democratic incumbent Senator Philip Hart. She was involved with many charitable, volunteer, and cultural organizations, including high positions with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, YWCA, and American Field Services, and also was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of which she was a lifelong member. (2 episodes, 1959-1960), Norman (4 episodes, 1960-1963), Dan Adams (118 episodes, 1959-1963), Chatsworth Osborne, Jr. Add a name. [45] Over time an impression grew among some in the public that she was smarter than he was. Police Officer Gogerty (3 episodes, 1960-1961), Darlene Police Sergeant / Theater Manager [59][60] / [2][3] Her father was born in Birmingham in England, and her mother, born in Montpelier, Idaho, was of colonial English ancestry (with more distant French roots).
Picture: PA Wire. She was the Republican Party nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1970 from Michigan. / / [30] The couple longed for another child, but doctors told them that Lenore probably could not become pregnant again and might not survive if she did. (2 episodes, 1962-1963), Dobie's Older Brother (uncredited) / / | / (2 episodes, 1960), Mrs. Blossom Tarantino / "[25] Instead she urged young people to "Think of something outside of yourselves. (uncredited) (17 episodes, 1959-1962), Tremblay (3 episodes, 1961-1963), Col. Roy J. Stonehenge Party Guest Linda Sue Faversham Lenore LaFount Romney (née Lafount; November 9, 1908 – July 7, 1998) was an American actress and political figure. Awards & Events. Zedda Parsnips President Carlos Rubero
/ / [4] Her father worked as a headphone manufacturer[7] while her mother was prominent in local charities. Prof. Leander Pomfritt Mr. Kenney / However, she struggled to establish herself as a serious candidate apart from her husband and failed to capture the support of conservatives within the party, only narrowly defeating State Senator Robert J. Huber in the party primary. Add More Info.
(2 episodes, 1962), Brenda LaBelle Sergeant Trotti [43] She also was negatively impacted, in both the primary and general election, by fallout from her husband's effort as HUD Secretary to enforce housing integration in Warren, Michigan.
/ She studied acting at the American Laboratory Theatre in New York, then went to Hollywood where she became a bit player who appeared in a number of films with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. / Student at Rally Mr. Hargrove / Pool Party Guest [14][43][58] / / "[22], She proved popular as a First Lady. / "[14], Following the campaign, Lenore Romney returned to Washington and to being a cabinet wife. (3 episodes, 1961-1962), Dress Shop Clerk / (2 episodes, 1960), Posthumus J. Simpson Shipboard Announcer Thalia's Potential Prom Date Eloise McInerney Route 66. Born into the Rooney and Mara sports business families, she graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2010. (24 episodes, 1959-1962), Clarissa Osborne Sue Ellen Silnitzer By taking the Name of a Child for years that will develop their personality traits according to the Meaning for his/her Name, whether you are the Mother or Father of a New Cute Baby, We have collected the list of Modern Baby Names with their Meaning. Woodrow Lumpkin Mr. Pomfritt (2 episodes, 1959) Pat Goldin. [36] She was found to have several food allergies and spent time at Chicago's Swedish Covenant Hospital in 1967. Col. Stonehenge 10/12/62. Octet Singer Fan in Stands (29 episodes, 1960-1962), Mr. Leander Pomfritt Student Clum (3 episodes, 1961), Henry Cabot Loot, Jr. (2 episodes, 1959-1961), Emily Klauber /
/ Speed Pulitzer Brooklyn / More info. Merilee Maribou [45] George Romney biographer T. George Harris concluded in 1967 that "she has been considerably more than a first lady. Lenore Romney was a popular First Lady of Michigan and was a frequent speaker at events and before civic groups. [37], In 1969, Lenore Romney received the Woman of the Year Award from Brigham Young University. (3 episodes, 1961-1962), Police Officer (3 episodes, 1960-1962), Bailiff / The Giving Tree Movie Trailer with Tyler Posey (2013) This Thing with Sarah Erin (2013) Full of Mitt Ann Romney (2012) Jumper Ice Cream Parlor Patron [18] However, she was dismayed by some of the seamier aspects of Hollywood,[18] including the studio's request that she pose for cheesecake photos and the constant gambling among the extras. / "[48] She was a member of the Women's City Club in Detroit, but in 1967, said she would resign unless the club dropped a policy barring black guests from eating in its dining room.[49]. Filming & Production Following her death, many state political figures paid tribute to her, including Governor John Engler and his wife Michelle, who called her "Michigan's rose", and Lieutenant Governor Connie Binsfeld, who characterized her as a "beloved role model for our state". Policeman [14] She was given the task of campaigning in the rural and small urban, Republican-leaning outstate areas while he focused on the Democratic-leaning Detroit area. / Mr. Phillips [58] Such sentiments were exacerbated when George did not completely rule himself out of a possible race. / / During the initial February 21, 1970, meeting, Lenore Romney faced opposition from liberal U.S. Representative Donald W. Riegle, Jr. and conservative State Senator Robert J. / / (1 episode, 1963), Full Cast & Crew: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. [32] They rented a house in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, for two years, then bought one in the Palmer Woods section of Detroit. [42] She knew his policy positions at least as well as any of his official aides, went with him on almost all of his out-of-state trips, and gave his speeches for him if sudden events made him unable to attend. [56][74], After George Romney left the administration and politics in January 1973,[56] Lenore continued with volunteerism, as vice president of the National Center for Voluntary Action. "[7] She told one of her children that she wished she had not run, and concluded that "It's the most humiliating thing I know of to run for office. (4 episodes, 1961-1962), Officer Sam Parmalee