Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the 1950s, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The High and the Mighty (1954) as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Her best performance is often considered to be opposite Kirk Douglas, as the opportunistic wife in Billy Wilder’s 1951 Ace in the Hole.

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Jan Sterling Movies

Discover the best Jan Sterling movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Jan Sterling ranked by year and score.

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The Harder They Fall (1956)

Drama
A washed-up sportswriter takes a paycheck from a crooked promoter and finds himself selling a lie to a giant, soft-hearted Argentinian fighter who cannot actually punch. The fixed wins pile...
Score 7.2

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Jan Sterling are The Harder They Fall.
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