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Rosemary E. LaPlanche (October 11, 1923 – May 6, 1979) was an American beauty queen and actress. She won Miss California two years in a row (1940 and 1941), and won Miss America in 1941.
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.
1949
as Laura Keith
1949
as Emma Davenport
1948
as Daisy Harris
1947
as Betty Fairfield
1946
as Glenda Warren
1946
as Nina Carruthers/MacCarron
1946
as Maria Hart
1944
as Blanche (uncredited)
1944
as Blondini
1943
as Rosemary
1943
as Student (uncredited)
1943
as Nurse (uncredited)
1943
as Yola
1943
as Secretary
1943
as Miss LaPlanche, Dr. O'Brien's Nurse
1942
as Canteen Girl
1940
as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)