Entertainer. A multi-talented performer who sang, danced and acted, she will probably be remembered for playing 'Gretchen,' who also sang the score "The Anniversary Song" in the film "Sex and the Single Girl" (1964). Born Frances Ann Markis, her father was a restaurant proprietor of Greek parentage, she began her career as a vocalist on the San Francisco nightclub circuit. After marrying entertainer Dick Haymes in 1958 (they divorced in 1965), the couple formed a song and dance act which resulted in engagements at several venues in Las Vegas. Her film career began with a small part in "The Buccaneer" (1958) and this was followed by "The Pink Panther" (1963); the latter in which she sings "Meglio Stasera" ("It Had Better Be Tonight") in a memorable scene. After marrying director Richard Quine, he cast her in the picture "Sex and the Single Girl" (1964). This was followed with the Elvis Presley film "Harum Scarum" (1965) and "A Talent for Loving" (1969), the latter directed by Quine. During the 1960s, she recorded several albums which includes "Fran Can Really Hang You Up the Most" (1960), "Fran Jeffries Sings Sex and the Single Girl" (1964) and "This is Fran Jeffries" (1966). Additionally, she performed on such programs as "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Jack Paar Show," "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," "Hollywood Palace" and "The Dean Martin Show." Over the next four decades, she remained an active performer on the club circuit.
Entertainer. A multi-talented performer who sang, danced and acted, she will probably be remembered for playing 'Gretchen,' who also sang the score "The Anniversary Song" in the film "Sex and the Single Girl" (1964). Born Frances Ann Markis, her father was a restaurant proprietor of Greek parentage, she began her career as a vocalist on the San Francisco nightclub circuit. After marrying entertainer Dick Haymes in 1958 (they divorced in 1965), the couple formed a song and dance act which resulted in engagements at several venues in Las Vegas. Her film career began with a small part in "The Buccaneer" (1958) and this was followed by "The Pink Panther" (1963); the latter in which she sings "Meglio Stasera" ("It Had Better Be Tonight") in a memorable scene. After marrying director Richard Quine, he cast her in the picture "Sex and the Single Girl" (1964). This was followed with the Elvis Presley film "Harum Scarum" (1965) and "A Talent for Loving" (1969), the latter directed by Quine. During the 1960s, she recorded several albums which includes "Fran Can Really Hang You Up the Most" (1960), "Fran Jeffries Sings Sex and the Single Girl" (1964) and "This is Fran Jeffries" (1966). Additionally, she performed on such programs as "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Jack Paar Show," "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," "Hollywood Palace" and "The Dean Martin Show." Over the next four decades, she remained an active performer on the club circuit.
Bio by: C.S.
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