Mary Ellen Bromfield


Mary Ellen Bromfield is an American actress, dancer, and author.

Early years

Mary Bromfield was born in Fresno County, California to Frank and Edna Tillotson. She attended University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Career

Bromfield's early career consisted of dancing, where she became a popular headliner under the names Aleene Dupree and Kalantan. She performed at various venues in Las Vegas, Nevada, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mexico City, Mexico.
As Kalantan, she starred in her first film, Howard Hughes 1953 3D production Son of Sinbad.

Personal life

Bromfield first wed hair stylist Adolfo Martinez in Mexico City, Mexico; they divorced. Later, she married actor John Bromfield in 1962. They remained married until his death in 2005.

Later years

After marrying Bromfield, she retired from performing. After his death, she delved into writing, and has published multiple novels, notably Gulls Haven. She published her autobiography, Kalantan: Behind the Curtain, in July 2016. An active author, she resides in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

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