June Smaney

June Smaney, her mother and her grandmother headed out for California when she was just a little girl. June's father passed away and it caused them to go to California and seek a new life. June's mother was able to develop various connections through her regular job as an apartment manager and this quickly yielded various opportunities for June to venture into the movie business as a child actress in the 1930s. This also enabled her mother a chance to supplement their income by obtaining bit parts and extra roles in films. June was a heavier set girl but she was a natural entertainer. It wasn't uncommon to see her and her mother appear at the Hollywood Canteen entertaining troops by singing songs and by helping out. Her bright personality was loved by anybody who ever met her. During this time, June occasionally was asked to utilize her talent as a singer in various films. Like many extras, June developed a character and also some unique skills to try to obtain more specialized work.