Acting
Cheryl Walker
Cheryl Walker (August 1, 1918 – October 24, 1971) was an accomplished American fashion model and actress hailing from South Pasadena, California. The daughter of Everett Dale and Pauline S. Walker, Cheryl's rise to fame began when she clinched the title in the 1938 Tournament of Roses pageant, which paved the way for her short-lived modeling career and an entry into the film industry.
Her cinematic journey commenced with minor, uncredited appearances in various films from 1938, but her breakthrough came with her role in "Chasing Trouble" (1940) alongside Frankie Darro. Temporarily adopting the name Sharon Lee, she starred in "Secrets of a Model" later that same year, marking her first leading role. Despite this success, she returned to supporting roles, serving as a double for the iconic Veronica Lake in the classic "Sullivan's Travels" (1941) and taking on the female lead in "Shadows on the Sage" (1942).
Notably, she also worked as Claudette Colbert's stand-in in "No Time for Love." However, Cheryl's most memorable performance was in "Stage Door Canteen" (1943), where she portrayed a hostess who encounters love with a serviceman. After a steady string of roles throughout the 1940s, Walker decided to retire from acting in 1948, leaving behind a legacy in the world of film and fashion.
