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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. Actress: Six Gun Mesa. Hailed by Gene Autry as the 'perfect western actress', diminutive, pig-tailed Betty Jeanne Grayson had all the genre's prerequisite attributes. The daughter of a prominent Arkansas physician (who went on to became State Health Officer), she had been trained in drama and dance at the University of Texas.
Gail Davis. Actress: Six Gun Mesa. Hailed by Gene Autry as the 'perfect western actress', diminutive, pig-tailed Betty Jeanne Grayson had all the genre's prerequisite attributes. The daughter of a prominent Arkansas physician (who went on to became State Health Officer), she had been trained in drama and dance at the University of Texas.
Mar 22, 2022 · Tue, October 10, 2023. Gail Davis was called the "Perfect Western Actress" by Gene Autry and her legendary career went from Annie Oakley to over 31 feature films.
6 days ago · Actress Gail Davis, who played “Annie Oakley” in the television series of the same name in the 1950s, has died at the age of 71, a hospital spokesman said Monday.
Dec 12, 2021 · Gail Davis died in 1997, but left behind many fans. In 2004, she was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth. Ken Bridges is a writer, historian and native...
Praised as “the perfect Western actress,” Gail Davis was the star of the popular television series Annie Oakley. Gail gave girls of the era their first female Western heroine and won numerous awards, including three Billboard Awards for best actress, and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
