Claudia Barrett was an American actress who is best known for Robot Monster, Chain of Evidence, and A Life at Stake.
Personal and Family Life
Claudia Barrett, born Imogene Williams on November 3, 1929, in Los Angeles, California, was raised in Sherman Oaks. She was a student at The Pasadena Playhouse, where an agent helped her secure a contract with Warner Bros. In 1953, she married Alan Wells, but the couple divorced just three years later.
Career
As Claudia Barrett, she earned notable roles in several films, including her most famous one, Robot Monster, released in 1953. The film, despite its low quality, gained a cult following for its campy charm. After her film career, Barrett transitioned to television work before leaving the entertainment industry in the early 1960s, later spending 14 years working for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Death and Legacy
Claudia Barrett passed away on April 30, 2021, in Palm Desert, California, due to natural causes. She is remembered for her contributions to film and television, as well as her later work as an artist. Her role in Robot Monster continues to be celebrated among fans of classic cult cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Robot Monster | 1953-06-25 | Alice |
| Chain of Evidence | 1957-01-06 | Harriet Owens |
| A Life at Stake | 1955-03-01 | Madge Neilan |
| Night Riders of Montana | 1951-02-28 | Julie Bauer |
| White Heat | 1949-09-02 | Cashier (uncredited) |
| The Happy Years | 1950-07-07 | Dolly Travers |
| Seven Ways from Sundown | 1960-09-25 | Gilda |
| The Old Frontier | 1950-07-20 | Betty Ames |
| Rustlers on Horseback | 1950-10-23 | Carol Reynolds |
| Desperadoes’ Outpost | 1952-10-08 | Kathy |
| The Great Jewel Robber | 1950-07-15 | Marian Blaine (uncredited) |
| Taggart | 1965-02-01 | Lola |
| Horrible Horror | 1986-01-01 | Alice in ‘Robot Monster’ |
| Man with a Camera | 1958-10-10 | |
| Lock-Up | 1959-09-28 | |
| Mr. & Mrs. North | 1952-10-03 |