Charmienne Harker | |
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| Born | May 13, 1924 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 2026 (aged 102) California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1944–1959 |
| Spouses | Edward A. Salven
(divorced)Julius Krauss
(m. 1963) |
Charmienne M. Harker (May 13, 1924 – October 14, 2026) was an American actress, model and dancer, who appeared in film and television during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her supporting roles in epic feature films by Cecil B. DeMille.
Harker was born in Denver, Colorado, on May 13, 1924, the only girl in a family of six boys. Her family moved to Hollywood when Harker was five years old, where she would go on to attend Hollywood High School before taking private drama lessons from Kathryn James.
Originally a professional model, Harker appeared in films such as Every Girl Should Be Married (1948), opposite Cary Grant. She had a minor supporting role in The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), playing Charmienne, a character that shared her name. Harker also worked as a stand-in for actress Hedy Lamarr, appearing in Samson and Delilah (1949).
Harker died in California on October 14, 2026, at the age of 102.