Karolyn Grimes

Actor

Karolyn Grimes

Born July 4, 1940 in Hollywood, California, USA13 films

Karolyn Grimes (born July 4, 1940) is an American actress. At age 6, Karolyn Grimes played the role of Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Her childhood film career spanned 16 movies, but she is best remembered for playing the daughter of George and Mary Bailey (James Stewart and Donna Reed). The petals from her rose symbolize the values of family, friends and life itself in the 1946 classic, and it is Zuzu who speaks the movie's most memorable line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." In recent years, Karolyn has carried on the spirit of It's a Wonderful Life (1946), serving as the film's most active and appealing ambassador.

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It's a Wonderful Life posterFirst watchIt's a Wonderful Life19468.3as Zuzu BaileyA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and…View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
The Bishop's Wife poster7.1The Bishop's Wife1947Rio Grande poster6.8Rio Grande1950

Filmography

13 films as actor
  1. 1951HoneychileEffie
  2. 1950Rio GrandeMargaret Mary
  3. 1949Lust for GoldYoung Martha
  4. 1948AlbuquerqueMyrtle Walton
  5. 1947The Bishop's WifeDebby Brougham
  6. 1947Mother Wore TightsIris - Age 6 (uncredited)
  7. 1947The Private Affairs of Bel Ami
  8. 1947Philo Vance's GamblePat Roberts
  9. 1947Sweet and LowTammie
  10. 1946It's a Wonderful LifeZuzu Bailey
  11. 1946Blue SkiesMary Elizabeth Adams (uncredited)
  12. 1946Sister KennyCarolyn (uncredited)
  13. 1945Pardon My PastStephanie Pemberton