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- Birth nameGloria Ella Saunders
- Gloria Saunders was born on September 29, 1927 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. She was an actress, known for Terry and the Pirates (1952), Red Snow (1952) and Cry Danger (1951). She was married to Tommy Thompson and Roy J. Maier. She died on June 4, 1980 in Bakersfield, California, USA.
- SpousesTommy Thompson(1953 - 1956) (divorced, 1 child)Roy J. Maier(? - June 4, 1980) (her death)
- ChildrenAlexandra Cathy Thompson
- ParentsLucile P Saunders
- RelativesSarah(Grandchild)Jaclyn(Grandchild)Dustin(Grandchild)
- Suffered a disfiguring injury to her face in a 1945 car accident. Had several plastic surgery operations during the next two years which completely removed all traces of scars.
- Spotted by a talent scout and screen tested at Paramount in June 1944, aged sixteen.
- Buried at Kern River Valley Cemetery, Wofford Heights, Kern County, California.
- Sometimes confused with well-known actress Carolyn Jones.
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