Katherine Locke
Katherine Locke (June 24, 1910 – September 12, 1995) was a Broadway actress in the late 1930s. Early life. She was born in Kalinkavičy, in what is now Belarus, and raised in the U.S. Her father, Morris Locke (Mendel Lakomowitz ), was a Hebrew teacher and amateur writer. She was educated at Damrosch Academy as a pianist, but chose instead to become an actress. Career. After appearing in small roles, at one time as an off-stage barking dog, her career was established by appearing in the 1937 Broadway play "Having Wonderful Time", co-starring with John Garfield. She appeared  in films in the 1940s and 1950s as a supporting actress. She began her film work in the late 1930s in bit parts, but she is remembered today as a stage actress. She was married to radio writer Norman Corwin. In addition to appearing on a successful Broadway production of "Hamlet" playing Ophelia, her stage credits include starring with John Garfield in "Having a Wonderful Time", "Fifth Column" with Lee J. Cobb, and "Clash by Night" with Tallulah Bankhead.