Claudia Barrett (born Imagene Williams;[1] November 3, 1929 – April 30, 2021)[2] was an American television and film actress.

[2] After she left Van Nuys High School[2] she studied at Pasadena Community Playhouse for a year and acted at Encino Little Theatre.

At age 18, she was signed (as Imagene Williams) to a contract with Warner Bros.[6] Her first movie appearance was in the 1949 classic film noir White Heat starring James Cagney and Virginia Mayo.

[2] Her other film credits included The Story of Seabiscuit and Chain Lightning, as well as one of the leads of A Life at Stake, a murder drama starring Angela Lansbury.

[5] She said the following about her role: When you decide to make a movie, the decision is made for various reasons: money, fame, or working with a particular star or director.