Armelia Carol Ohmart, a talented American actress and former model, left a lasting impact on the film and television industry from the early 1950s to the 1970s. Her extensive career was marked by memorable appearances in numerous films and television series, with a notable emphasis on horror and film noir genres.
Born to a Mormon family in Salt Lake City, Ohmart spent the majority of her early life in Seattle and Spokane, Washington. After completing her high school education, she returned to Utah, where she won the coveted title of Miss Utah. This achievement led to her participation in the prestigious Miss America pageant, ultimately placing fourth.
Ohmart's success in pageants paved the way for her modeling career, during which she posed for renowned artist Milton Caniff. Her subsequent feature film debut in Michael Curtiz's The Scarlet Hour in 1956 marked the beginning of a long and storied career in Hollywood.
Throughout her career, Ohmart appeared in a wide range of films and television shows, including several horror classics, such as House on Haunted Hill (1959) and Spider Baby (1968). Her final film appearance was in The Spectre of Edgar Allan Poe (1974),after which she retired from acting to focus on her spiritual pursuits.
In her later years, Ohmart dedicated herself to the study of New Age philosophy and spiritualism, residing primarily in Seattle. She passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2002 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and versatile actress.
