Coleen Gray (1922-2015) was an American actress, best known for her significant presence in film noir. She shone in classics such as *Nightmare Alley* (1947), where she played the virtuous Molly alongside Tyrone Power, and *Kiss of Death* (1947), as the protagonist's girlfriend.

She was often cast as honest, upright, or innocent women who served as moral compasses or redeeming figures for tormented or morally ambiguous male protagonists. Although she also appeared in major westerns such as *Red River* (1948), it was in the context of noir that her delicate but resolute stage presence left the greatest mark. Her acting was characterized by quiet dignity and inner strength.