Jane Carr

Birthplace: Loughton, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Birthday: August 13, 1950

This 'very British' actor, who can twirl comedy with her wide-eyes closed, is best known to American audiences as the warm and loving Louise Mercer, the singles support group leader on Judd Hirsch's series, "Dear John" (NBC, 1988-92). Jane Carr may also be remembered by cinephiles as Mary McGregor, the schoolgirl inspired by her schoolteacher to join the Fascist cause and dies in the process in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1969), a role she originated on the London stage, and as Angela Lansbury's ugly-duc…more

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Credits

Actor

Dear John
Louise Mercer
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Return of the Shaggy Dog
Myra
National Lampoon's Comedy Playoffs
Judge
To Sir, With Love
Ruby; a student

Music

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Song Performer ("Blue Skies")
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Song Performer ( Blue Skies )

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Career Milestones

1996
Earned raves for L.A. stage appearance in "Lettice and Lovage"
1994
Provided voices for animated series, "Fantastic Four"
1986
Made Broadway debut in "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby"
1979 to 1981
Served as president, Interim Theatre for the Deaf
1969
Reprised role of Mary McGregor in film version of "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie"