Jacqueline Loughery, detta Jackie (New York, 18 aprile 1930 – Los Angeles, 23 febbraio 2024), è stata una modella e attrice statunitense.Nata a New York il 18 aprile 1930, Jackie Loughery fu la prima vincitrice del concorso Miss New York e la prima vincitrice di Miss USA, che si tenne a Long Beach in California. Si aggiudicò quest'ultimo titolo nel 1952 ed ebbe così la possibilità di partecipare a Miss Universo, dove si piazzò al nono posto.Parte del suo premio di Miss USA includeva un contratto con la Universal Pictures, che le permise di intraprendere una carriera nel mondo della televisione e del cinema. Adottò il nome d'arte Evelyn Avery, ma il più delle volte fu accreditata col suo vero nome. Nel 1954 affiancò Johnny Carson nel programma televisivo Earn Your Vacation. Apparve in numerose pellicole, fra cui Mezzogiorno di... fifa (1956) con Dean Martin e Jerry Lewis e The D.I. (1957) con Jack Webb. Affiancò anche Edgar Buchanan e Jack Buetel nella serie televisiva Judge Roy Bean (1956), nel ruolo di Letty, la nipote del protagonista.Morì a Los Angeles il 23 febbraio 2024 all'età di 93 anni.
Jacqueline Loughery, known as Jackie (April 18, 1930 – February 23, 2024), was an American model and actress. Born in New York City on April 18, 1930, Jackie Loughery was the first winner of the Miss New York pageant and the first winner of the Miss USA pageant, held in Long Beach, California. She won the latter title in 1952 and thus had the opportunity to participate in Miss Universe, where she placed ninth. Part of her Miss USA prize included a contract with Universal Pictures, which allowed her to pursue a career in the world of television and cinema. She adopted the stage name Evelyn Avery, but was most often credited by her real name. In 1954, she appeared alongside Johnny Carson on the television program Earn Your Vacation. She appeared in numerous films, including Fright Night (1956) with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and The D.I. (1957) with Jack Webb. She also starred alongside Edgar Buchanan and Jack Buetel in th
Jacqueline Loughery, known as Jackie (April 18, 1930 – February 23, 2024), was an American model and actress. Born in New York City on April 18, 1930, Jackie Loughery was the first winner of the Miss New York pageant and the first winner of the Miss USA pageant, held in Long Beach, California. She won the latter title in 1952 and thus had the opportunity to participate in Miss Universe, where she placed ninth. Part of her Miss USA prize included a contract with Universal Pictures, which allowed her to pursue a career in the world of television and cinema. She adopted the stage name Evelyn Avery, but was most often credited by her real name. In 1954, she appeared alongside Johnny Carson on the television program Earn Your Vacation. She appeared in numerous films, including Fright Night (1956) with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis and The D.I. (1957) with Jack Webb. She also starred alongside Edgar Buchanan and Jack Buetel in th
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