Jayne Meadows

Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

Jayne Meadows was a renowned American actress who starred in stage, film, and television productions. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards and was the elder sister of actress Audrey Meadows. Jayne was also married to the original host of The Tonight Show, Steve Allen.

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About the Jayne Meadows

Jayne Meadowswas an American stage, film and television actress, as well as an author and lecturer. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards during her career and was the elder sister of actress, banker, and memoirist Audrey Meadows as well as the wife of original Tonight Show host Steve Allen.

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Jayne Meadows’ birth name was Jane Cotter.

Jayne Meadows was nominated for three Emmy Awards during her career as an actress in stage, film, and television productions.

Jayne Meadows’ sister was actress, banker, and memoirist Audrey Meadows.

Jayne Meadows was married to Steve Allen, the original host of The Tonight Show.

Jayne Meadows was born on September 27, 1919.

Jayne Meadows passed away on April 26, 2015.

Jayne Meadows was an American stage, film, and television actress, as well as an author and lecturer.

14 Quotes by Jayne Meadows

  1. 1.

    Steve is very quiet, even shy. I am very gregarious. So, opposites.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  2. 2.

    My mother was the dearest, sweetest angel. She didn’t talk; she sang. She was a tower of strength.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

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    I was born and raised in China, and my parents were missionaries.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  4. 4.

    I never say a funny thing intentionally.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  5. 5.

    I would write plays for my grandmother, who was stone deaf, my mother and the dog, that was our audience.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

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    My father was a good preacher and had a little bit of drama.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  7. 7.

    I cannot write music. I cannot play the piano.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

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    Marriage, even the best marriages are tough.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  9. 9.

    There is only one secret. To love what you are doing.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  10. 10.

    I just loved and love life. I love it today.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

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    I respect his talents, even as he does mine.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

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    I never look at a note. I just roam the stage. The people do not want to leave.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  13. 13.

    The best people I know have had a lot of obstacles to overcome.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)

  14. 14.

    We are not equally talented. Steve is enormously talented.

    Jayne Meadows

    Chinese born-American actress and author (1919-2015)