Jennifer Holden

Jennifer Holden (October 24, 1936 – May 26, 2022) was an American actress who appeared in the films Jailhouse Rock,^[1][2] Buchanan Rides Alone,^[3] and Gang War.^[4][5][6]

Jennifer Holden
Elvis Presley and Jennifer Holden in Jailhouse Rock
Born	(1936-10-24)October 24, 1936 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 26, 2022(2022-05-26) (aged 85) Grass Valley, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1957–1958
Height	1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)

Holden was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 24, 1936.^[7][8] Prior to appearing in film she had studied drama with singer and actress Lillian Roth, and appeared on stage.^[9] She also had a brief modeling career before being cast in Jailhouse Rock.^[1][10] The film was Holden's debut; after auditioning for the role at MGM in May 1956, she was selected immediately.^[11] Holden stated that while making the film in 1957, co-star Elvis Presley took her on a date, to a drag race, and a tour of Hollywood stars' homes. Off set, Elvis made advances towards her, which she resisted. He also rescued her from a serious live wire incident and later confided in her about his anxiety of a potential draft into the army, which would have jeopardized his film career.^[2]

After her film career, Holden became a rock-and-roll singer.^[2][12]

Holden died in Grass Valley, California on May 26, 2022, at the age of 85.^[13][14]