Virginia Patton – 95
Virginia Patton left the industry only six years after entering it in the mid-40s, with her first credited role in the short Roaring Guns. Why? Because she got married and wanted to concentrate entirely on raising a family with her husband.
Imagine the kind of talent which she brought to the industry and how far she may have gone had she not decided to indulge in retirement planning so soon. She is best remembered for her beautiful performance in It’s a Wonderful Life.