The 40 Most Stunningly Beautiful Actresses Before 1960

16. Yvonne de Carlo

Margaret Yvonne Middleton, born on September 1, 1922, was a Canadian-American actress, dancer, and singer who rose to fame as a Hollywood star during the 1940s and 1950s.

Her career began at a young age when her mother enrolled her in dance classes at three, and by the early 1940s, De Carlo participated in beauty contests and worked as a nightclub dancer. She eventually made her mark in Hollywood with a string of successful films.

However, after facing financial struggles, De Carlo found a resurgence in her career when she was cast as Lily Munster in 1964. Reflecting on the show, she said, "It was a happy show with audience appeal for both children and adults. It was a happy show behind the scenes, too; we all enjoy working with each other."

In 1987, De Carlo shared her thoughts on the lasting impact of the role: “I think Yvonne De Carlo was more famous than Lily, but I gained the younger audience through The Munsters. And it was a steady job.”