Audrey Long

Audrey Long
Audrey Long in Tall in the Saddle, 1944
Born	April 14, 1922 Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Died	September 19, 2014(2014-09-19) (aged 92) Surrey, England, UK
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1942–52
Spouse(s)	Edward Rubin (m. 1945–51); divorced Leslie Charteris (m. 1952–93); his death

Audrey Long (April 14, 1922 – September 19, 2014) was an American actress who appeared mainly in low-budget films in the 1940s and early 1950s. Some of her more notable film performances include Tall in the Saddle (1944) opposite John Wayne, Wanderer of the Wasteland (1945), Born to Kill (1947), and Desperate (1947).

Audrey Long was born on April 14, 1922 in Orlando, Florida. She was educated at St. Margaret's School for Girls in Tappahannock, Virginia, Los Gatos High School in Los Gatos, California, and Disputana High School. Her father, C.S. Long, an Episcopal minister was a naturalized American citizen and served as a chaplain with the United States Navy. She worked as a model before becoming an actress.

In 1942, Long made her screen debut in The Male Animal playing a student. That same year, she appeared in Yankee Doodle Dandy as a receptionist. Other bit parts followed in 1943. In May 1943, Long played "Dora Applegate" in the Broadway play Sons and Soldiers.

In 1944, she appeared as a leading lady opposite John Wayne in Tall in the Saddle, playing the role of Clara Cardell. In 1945, she appeared in another Western film, Wanderer of the Wasteland, playing "Jeanie Collinshaw".

In 1947, Long had featured roles in two films noirs, Desperate and Born to Kill. She appeared in several low-budget films from 1948 through 1951. In 1952, Long made her last film, Indian Uprising, playing the role of Norma Clemson. She retired from acting that year.