Virginia Aldridge
Biography
Born September 1, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, Virginia Aldridge came to Los Angeles when she was eight years old. She started studying the ballet at 12, and, after attending Van Nuys High School, danced professionally for two years. Deciding that she was not completely exploring her talents, Aldridge turned to acting and, at 19, began work at Cory's Hollywood Repertoire school. After only one year of training, Aldridge did her first part on the 'Ozzie and Harriet' television show, where she appeared a number of times. Often seen in such popular series as 'Cheyenne,' Zane Grey Theatre,' 'Wagon Train,' 'Matinee Theatre' and 'Father Knows Best,' her most important role to date is as the female lead opposite Tom Pittman in 'High School Big Shot.'
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 1966, 16 episodes • as Lt. Karen Tracy
Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk with First Officer Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan. With a determined crew, the Enterprise encounters Klingons, Romulans, time paradoxes, tribbles and genetic supermen led by Khan Noonian Singh. Their mission is to explore strange new worlds, to seek new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no man has gone before.
Drama Series - 1962, 16 episodes • as Susan Revere
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.
Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • as Dancer (uncredited)
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a Salvation Army missionary to Havana, and unexpectedly they fall for each other. And the bet has a hidden motive ... classic song and dance ensues!
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • as Kitty Anderson
When the shootings of two juvenile inmates bring public protest, a psychologist is brought in to see if he can do anything to control the problems peacefully.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • as Betty Alexander
Unpopular at school because of his high I.Q., neglected by his weak and alcoholic father, Marvin is easy prey for the campus vamp, Betty, who pretends an interest in Marv only so that he will write her term paper. When the two are discovered cheating by their professor, the longed-for scholarship recommendation is withdrawn. Meanwhile the jealousy of Betty's boyfriend has been aroused and when Marv learns that he can only hold the girl's affections by offering her riches, he plans a million dollar robbery. Even the professional gangsters with whom he works are amazed at the brilliance of the young genius.