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Jan Sterling

Jan Sterling

Actor · born 3 April 1921 · New York City, New York, USA

Jan Sterling (born Jane Sterling Adriance; April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress. At her most active in films during the 1950s, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The High and the Mighty (1954) as well as an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Her best performance is often considered to be opposite Kirk Douglas, as the opportunistic wife in Billy Wilder's 1951 Ace in the Hole.

Where to start: Ace in the Hole (1951).

As actor 40

TV shows 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jan Sterling movie?

By viewer score, Ace in the Hole (1951) at 7.8/10.

What are Jan Sterling’s most popular movies?

Ace in the Hole, The Harder They Fall, 1984.

How many movies has Jan Sterling made?

40 films on TMDB, 40 as actor.

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