Who was Elaine Devry? ‘The Atomic Kid’ Actress Dead at 93

Elaine Devry, whose career encompassed both film and numerous television appearances, passed away on September 20 at her residence in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was 93 years old, and the cause of her passing was not disclosed by the funeral home, which listed her under her married name, Davis.

Devry was the fourth spouse of the renowned actor Mickey Rooney. After their marriage in November 1952, she made her screen debut the following year in the comedy film “A Slight Case of Larceny,” in which Rooney played the lead role. She also graced an episode of the CBS anthology series “General Electric Theater,” hosted by Ronald Reagan.

Elaine Devry’s filmography includes notable roles in films such as “China Doll” (1958), “Man-Trap” (1961), “The Last Time I Saw Archie” (1961), “Diary of a Madman” (1963), “With Six You Get Eggroll” (1968), “The Cheyenne Social Club” (1970), “Bless the Beasts & Children” (1971), “The Boy Who Cried Werewolf” (1973), and “Herbie Rides Again” (1974).

On the small screen, Devry left her mark with guest appearances in numerous television series during the early days of television. Her credits include shows like “Bourbon Street Beat,” “Bachelor Father,” “Perry Mason,” “Death Valley Days,” “77 Sunset Strip,” “Hawaiian Eye,” “Bonanza,” “I Dream of Jeannie,” “My Three Sons,” “Family Affair,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” and “Cannon.”

Elaine Devry stepped away from acting in the late 1970s, concluding her impressive career. Born as Thelma Elaine Mahnken on January 10, 1930, in Compton, California, she initially pursued a career in modeling before relocating to Butte, Montana, to marry a high school sweetheart, Dan Ducich. Unfortunately, the couple divorced in 1952.