Julie Bishop was an American actress known for her roles in films like “Action in the North Atlantic,” “Sands of Iwo Jima,” and “The High and the Mighty.” Born Jacqueline Wells Brown in Denver, Colorado, she began her career as a child actress in silent films.
Personal and Family Life
Julie Bishop was born on August 30, 1914, and spent her early years in a wealthy family before her parents divorced. She had three husbands, including the retired USAF Maj. Gen. Clarence A. Shoop, with whom she had two children. She was a skilled artist and a licensed pilot and enjoyed painting and exhibiting her work after retiring from acting.
Career Highlights
Beginning her career in the 1930s, Bishop acted alongside famous stars like Errol Flynn and John Wayne. She was known for her supporting roles in many films, though she never had a role that propelled her into superstardom. In addition to films, she also performed on stage in productions like “Hamlet” and “The Merchant of Venice.”
Death and Legacy
Julie Bishop passed away on August 30, 2001, due to pneumonia, on her 87th birthday. Her contribution to early Hollywood as a silent film actress and her status as a WAMPAS Baby of 1934 are notable aspects of her legacy. She is remembered for her extensive work in films and theater throughout her career.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Action in the North Atlantic
1943-06-12
Pearl O’Neill
Lady Gangster
1942-04-01
Myrtle Reed
The Black Cat
1934-05-07
Joan Alison
Torture Ship
1939-10-28
Joan Martel
Rhapsody in Blue
1945-06-27
Lee Gershwin
High Tide
1947-09-13
Julie Vaughn
Any Old Port!
1932-03-05
Bride
The High and the Mighty
1954-07-03
Lillian Pardee
Sands of Iwo Jima
1950-01-01
Mary
Escape from Crime
1942-07-25
Molly O’Hara
The Bohemian Girl
1936-02-14
Arline as an Adult
Young Bill Hickok
1940-10-21
Louise Mason (as Jacqueline Wells)
The Threat
1949-12-01
Ann Williams
Northern Pursuit
1943-11-07
Laura McBain
The Hidden Hand
1942-11-07
Rita Channing
Tarzan the Fearless
1933-08-11
Mary Brooks
Westward the Women
1951-12-16
Laurie Smith
Sabre Jet
1953-09-04
Marge Hale
Busses Roar
1942-09-19
Reba Richards
Murder in the Music Hall
1946-04-10
Diane
I Was Framed
1942-04-04
Ruth Marshall
Tillie and Gus
1933-10-13
Mary Sheridan (as Jacqueline Wells)
The Ranger and the Lady
1940-07-30
Jane Tabor
Counsel for Crime
1937-10-14
Ann McIntyre (as Jacqueline Wells)
Back in the Saddle
1941-03-14
Taffy
Paid to Dance
1937-12-11
Joan Bradley
Girls Can Play
1937-06-23
Ann Casey
Last of the Redmen
1947-08-01
Cora Munro
Behind Prison Gates
1939-07-28
Sheila Murray (as Jacqueline Wells)
The Nurse’s Secret
1941-05-24
Florence Lentz
Deputy Marshal
1949-10-28
Claire Benton
You Came Along
1945-07-04
Mrs. Taylor
Happy Landing
1934-09-01
Janet Curtis
She Married an Artist
1937-11-27
Betty Dennis
Maytime
1923-11-17
Little Girl
In Walked Charley
1932-04-22
Jackie
The Amazing Mr. Williams
1939-11-22
Face of 7th Victim in Newspaper Photo (uncredited)