Rosemary LaPlanche

Rosemary LaPlanche
File:Rosemary LaPlanche.jpg
Born	(1923-10-11)October 11, 1923
Died
Title	Miss America 1941
Predecessor	Frances Marie Burke
Successor	Jo-Carroll Dennison
Spouse(s)	Harry Koplan
Children	2

Rosemary E. LaPlanche (October 11, 1923 – May 6, 1979) was Miss America in 1941.

Rosemary LaPlanche moved to southern California from Kansas with her mother and sister, Louise LaPlanche, at a very early age. LaPlanche, who lived in Los Angeles, California, was Miss California in both 1940 and 1941. A new rule after her victory disallowed contestants from competing at the national level more than once. She also had an active career as a movie actress. She was married to Harry Koplan from 1947 until his death in 1973, and had two children: a daughter Carol and son Terry.

LaPlanche became an actress, appearing in films such as Angels' Alley and in episodes of television programs like The Donna Reed Show. Her sister Louise LaPlanche also was an actress.

External links

• Rosemary LaPlanche at the Internet Movie Database
• Rosemary LaPlanche at Find a Grave

Preceded by Frances Marie Burke

Miss America 1941

Succeeded by Jo-Carroll Dennison

Preceded by Marguerite Skliris

Miss California 1940 & 1941

Succeeded by Lucille Lambert