Georgann Johnson (born Georgia Anne Johnson, August 15, 1926 – June 4, 2018) was an American stage, film, and television actress. She was also known as Georgiann Johnson and Georgianne Johnson.

Early years

Johnson was born in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of George and Helene (Hjerleid) Johnson. She attended

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, Luther College, and

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before becoming an actress in 1952.

Stage

In 1953, Johnson was cast with her future husband, actor Stanley Prager, in the Broadway revival of ''Room Service'' starring

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. Johnson and Prager wed in 1956. Her other Broadway credits include '' Critic's Choice'' (1960), ''Drink to Me Only'' (1958), and ''Reclining Figure'' (1954). Prager gave up his career as an actor after he testified in 1955 as a witness before the

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. Johnson later appeared in two films directed by Martin Ritt, who had been caught in the Hollywood blacklist as well: ''The Front'' (1976) and ''Murphy’s Romance'' (1985).

Film

In films, Johnson had roles in '' Short Cut to Hell'' (1957), ''

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'' (1969), ''

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'' (1973), ''

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'' (1980), '' The Day After'' (1983), '' The Slugger's Wife'' (1985), ''

Murphy's Romance ''Murphy's Romance'' is a 1985 American romantic-comedy film directed by Martin Ritt. The screenplay by Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch was based on the 1980 novella by Max Schott. The film stars Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, an ...

'' (1985) and '' Quicksilver'' (1986).

Television

Johnson debuted on television in commercials. In 1965, she played Lois Carter in an episode of The Fugitive, and in 1967, she played Laura Craig in the same series.from both IMDb and watching the episodes on MeTV She played the blind love interest to

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, who used his unexpected fortune to pay for surgery to restore her sight, in an episode of '' The Millionaire'' She went on to play Alice Snowden in ''

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'', Dorothy Jarvis in ''

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'', Marge Weskitt on '' Mister Peepers'', and Katherine McKay on '' Our Family Honor''. She was also a regular on ''

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''. During the 1970s, she appeared in the long-running crossover role of Ellen Grant in '' Another World'' and its spinoff ''

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'', as well as Jane Spencer in '' As the World Turns''. She later played Charlotte O'Neill, mother of the title character in '' The Trials of Rosie O'Neill''.Georgann Johnson obituary
legacy.com; accessed June 27, 2018. She played Doreen Selvy in ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents''' "The Night of the Execution". In November 1993, Johnson took over the role of Mrs. Elizabeth Quinn on the CBS Series, '' Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'' during its second season. She continued in the role for the remainder of the series and several made-for-TV movies.

Personal life

Johnson married Prager in 1954, and they remained together until his death in 1972. In 1981, she married Jack Tenner. They remained wed until his death in 2008.

Death

On June 4, 2018, Johnson died in Los Angeles at the age of 91.

Partial filmography

*'' Short Cut to Hell'' (1957) - Glory Hamilton *'' The Fugitive'' (1965) - Season 3, Episode 15 - Lois Carter *''

'' (1969) - Rich Lady - New York *''

'' (1973) - Mrs. Kincaid *''

The Front ''The Front'' is a 1976 drama film set against the Hollywood blacklist in the 1950s, when artists, writers, directors, and others were rendered unemployable, having been accused of subversive political activities in support of Communism or of b ...

'' (1976) - T.V. Interviewer *''

Hart to Hart ''Hart to Hart'' is an American mystery television series that premiered on August 25, 1979, on ABC. The show stars Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, respectively, a wealthy couple who lead a glamorous jetset life ...

'' (1979) - Mrs. Capello *''

'' (1980) - Lily Bell *''

Looker ''Looker'' is a 1981 American science fiction film written and directed by Michael Crichton and starring Albert Finney, Susan Dey, and James Coburn. The film is a suspense/science-fiction piece that comments upon and satirizes media, advertisin ...

'' (1981) - Cindy's Mother *''

Shoot the Moon ''Shoot the Moon'' is a 1982 American drama film directed by Alan Parker, and written by Bo Goldman. It stars Albert Finney, Diane Keaton, Karen Allen, Peter Weller and Dana Hill. Set in Marin County, California, the film follows George (Finney ...

'' (1982) - Isabel *''

Three's Company ''Three's Company'' is an American sitcom television series that aired for eight seasons on ABC from March 15, 1977, to September 18, 1984. It is based on the British sitcom '' Man About the House''. The story revolves around three single room ...

'' (1982) -Jack Tripper's Mother *''

Mama's Family ''Mama's Family'' is an American sitcom television series starring Vicki Lawrence as Mama (Thelma Harper). The series is a spin-off of a recurring series of comedy sketches called " The Family" featured on ''The Carol Burnett Show'' (1967–78 ...

'' (1983) - Bunny Van Courtland *'' The Day After'' (1983, TV Movie) - Helen Oakes *''

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'' (1983) Hart to Hart *''

Too Close for Comfort ''Too Close for Comfort'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on ABC from November 11, 1980, to May 5, 1983, and in first-run syndication from April 7, 1984, to February 7, 1987. Its name was changed to ''The Ted Knight Show'' w ...

'' (1985) - Monroe's Girlfriend *'' The Slugger's Wife'' (1985) - Marie DeVito *''

'' (1985) - Margaret *'' Quicksilver'' (1986) - Mrs. Casey *''

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'' (1987) - Mrs. Gruen *'' Father Hood'' (1993) - Judge *'' Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman'' (1993-1998) - Elizabeth Ann Weston Quinn *'' Seven Girlfriends'' (1999) - Anabeth's Mother *'' Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within '' (2001) - Elizabeth Ann Weston Quinn *'' The Deep End'' (2001) - 50ish Woman (uncredited)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Georgann 1926 births 2018 deaths Actresses from Iowa American film actresses American stage actresses American television actresses Luther College (Iowa) alumni Northwestern University alumni People from Decorah, Iowa Hollywood blacklist 20th-century American women 21st-century American women