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Gail Davis (born Betty Jeanne Grayson; October 5, 1925 – March 15, 1997) was an American actress and singer, best known for her starring role as Annie Oakley in the 1950s television series Annie Oakley.
Gail Davis was a western actress who starred in Gene Autry's Annie Oakley series and other films. She was born in Arkansas, trained in drama and dance, and had an affair with Autry for years.
- October 5, 1925
- March 15, 1997
Gail Davis (1925-1997) was a western actress who co-starred with Gene Autry in 15 films and 81 episodes of Annie Oakley TV series. She was also a singer, a rodeo performer, and had an affair with Autry for many years.
- January 1, 1
- Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Mar 18, 1997 · Gail Davis, 71, an early television "cowgirl" who became best known for her portrayal of the gun-toting, hard-riding, pigtailed rancher Annie Oakley in the series of the same name, died of cancer...
Dec 13, 2023 · Gail Davis (1925–1997) was a pioneer in TV Westerns as the first woman to play the legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley. She appeared in thirty-two films, received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
Dec 12, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Gail Davis, a Texas native who starred in westerns and became the first woman to play Annie Oakley on TV. She was mentored by Gene Autry and received a Hollywood star in 1960.
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Gail Davis is an actor who appeared in 33 movies and TV shows, mostly westerns, from 1950 to 1961. See her full list of credits, including The Andy Griffith Show, Annie Oakley, and You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown.
