Christine White (1926-2013) was an American actress almost exclusively known for her television work in more than 50 television series. She retired from acting in 1976. Prior, White was active in summer stock theatre, being named Most Outstanding Actress at Cape Cod Playhouse for her portrayal of Millie in Picnic. A native of Washington, D.C., she attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned an undergraduate degree in English and then began acting in stage productions. She also earned a master's degree in speech and drama at Catholic University. She also studied at the Actors Studio in New York City where she became friends with James Dean. She eventually moved to New York to further her theatrical career.
Though White appeared in a few feature films, her 24-year career was spent in television for such series as Bonanza, Have Gun–Will Travel, The Rifleman, The Loretta Young Show, The Untouchables, Father Knows Best, The Fugitive, and in three episodes of Perry Mason. But White is probably best known for her second appearance on The Twilight Zone in the episode, Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (1963) as the wife of a terrified William Shatner who seems to be the only witness of a furry creature tampering with the airliner's wing. No one believes him until the plane is inspected after landing.
Note: In 2011, she was the honored guest speaker at the annual James Dean Memorial Service in Fairmount, Indiana.
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