Ginger Stanley
Model and actress, stunt performer
Born
Died
2023
3 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Ginger Stanley worked in film and television as a model, actress, and stunt performer. Career began in the late 1940s, with appearances on television shows and in feature films. Gained recognition for roles in popular series and films. Notable for stunt work in major productions, contributing to action sequences that required skilled performance.
Stunt work in 'Petticoat Junction'
Modeling for advertising campaigns
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