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Vera Miles
P.O. Box 1599
Palm Desert, CA 92261-1599
USA
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P.O. Box 1599
Palm Desert, CA 92261-1599
USA
Vera Miles is an American actress celebrated for her memorable roles in classic Hollywood films and television during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in thrillers directed by Alfred Hitchcock. She was born Vera June Ralston on August 23, 1929, in Boise City, Oklahoma, and grew up in Kansas, where she developed an interest in performing arts from a young age. Before her acting career took off, Miles gained attention in the beauty pageant circuit, winning the titles of Miss Wichita in 1948 and Miss Kansas in 1949.
Her beauty and poise helped her land modeling jobs and eventually brought her to Hollywood, where she signed a contract with RKO Pictures and began her acting journey. Miles quickly made a name for herself in the industry with small but notable roles, gaining critical attention for her natural talent and striking presence on screen. Her first significant breakthrough came when she appeared in The Searchers (1956), directed by John Ford, where she starred alongside John Wayne.
The film was a major success, and Miles’ role as Laurie Jorgensen showcased her acting range and on-screen charisma. She subsequently caught the attention of Alfred Hitchcock, who cast her in The Wrong Man (1956), a suspenseful crime thriller co-starring Henry Fonda. Hitchcock admired her work and had planned for her to star in his next major project, Vertigo. However, scheduling conflicts and Miles’ pregnancy prevented her from taking the role, which eventually went to Kim Novak.
