Rosemary La Planche
Actor
Biography
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Rosemary E. LaPlanche (October 11, 1923 – May 6, 1979) was an American beauty queen and actress. She won Miss California two years in a row (1940 and 1941), and won Miss America in 1941.
LaPlanche moved to southern California from Kansas with her mother and sister, Louise LaPlanche, at a very early age. LaPlanche, who lived in Los Angeles, California, was Miss California in both 1940 and 1941. A new rule after her victory disallowed contestants from competing at the national level more than once. She also had an active career as a movie actress. She was married to Harry Koplan from 1947 until his death in 1973, and had two children: a daughter Carol and son Terry.
LaPlanche became an actress, appearing in films such as Angels' Alley and in episodes of television programs like The Donna Reed Show. Her sister Louise LaPlanche also was an actress.
Filmography
Strangler of the Swamp
as Maria Hart 1946
The Falcon and the Co-Eds
as Student (uncredited) 1943
The Falcon in Danger
as Nurse (uncredited) 1943
Youth Runs Wild
as Blanche (uncredited) 1944
Irene
as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) 1940
Mademoiselle Fifi
as Blondini 1944
Devil Bat's Daughter
as Nina Carruthers 1946
Angels' Alley
as Daisy Harris 1948
Fall In
as Canteen Girl 1942
Around the World
as Rosemary 1943
Two Weeks to Live
as Miss LaPlanche, Dr. O'Brien's Nurse 1943
An Old-Fashioned Girl
as Emma Davenport 1949
Prairie Chickens
as Yola 1943
Jack Armstrong
as Betty Fairfield 1947
Betty Co-Ed
as Glenda Warren 1946
Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc.
as Laura Keith 1949