Laraine Day

Date of Birth: October 13, 1920

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: November 10, 2007

Biography

Laraine Day was an American actress known for her work in the 1940s and 1950s. Born as La Raine Johnson in Roosevelt, Utah, she began her acting career in the late 1930s and quickly rose to fame with roles in films such as “Foreign Correspondent” (1940) and “My Son, My Son!” (1940). Day was often referred to as “The First Lady of Baseball” due to her marriage to baseball manager Leo Durocher. She appeared in over 50 films and television shows during her career and was known for her wholesome image and strong, dignified characters. In addition to her acting career, Day was also active in humanitarian work and was a strong advocate for various charitable causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Laraine Day

1. Laraine Day was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was very open about her faith.

2. She was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to film and television.

3. Day wrote an autobiography titled “Day with the Giants,” which detailed her life and career.

4. She was a co-founder of the American Cancer Society’s “Courage to Live” campaign and worked extensively in cancer awareness.

5. Laraine Day was known to be an avid baseball fan and frequently attended games with her husband, Leo Durocher.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Laraine Day

1. “I never felt comfortable with my career. I always felt that I should be doing something better.”

2. “A woman is as young as her heart is.”

3. “You have to have a lot of inner peace to be a good actress.”

4. “I believe in love, and I believe in family.”

5. “The greatest thing in life is love, and the second greatest thing is being able to work.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Laraine Day’s highest net worth achieved was approximately $10 million.

Children

Laraine Day had three children with her second husband, Leo Durocher: two adopted children, Chris and Denise, and one biological daughter, Michele Durocher.