Karolyn Grimes

Karolyn Grimes

Karolyn Grimes (born July 4, 1940) is an American actress. At age 6, Karolyn Grimes played the role of Zuzu Bailey in the holiday film It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Her childhood film career spanned 16 movies, but she is best remembered for playing the daughter of George and Mary Bailey (James Stewart and Donna Reed). The petals from her rose symbolize the values of family, friends and life...

Known For

It's a Wonderful Life

as Zuzu Bailey

Rio Grande

as Margaret Mary

The Bishop's Wife

as Debby Brougham

Cast Credits

Honeychile

as Effie

Rio Grande

as Margaret Mary

Lust for Gold

as Young Martha

Albuquerque

as Myrtle Walton

The Bishop's Wife

as Debby Brougham

Mother Wore Tights

as Iris - Age 6 (uncredited)

Philo Vance's Gamble

as Pat Roberts

Sweet and Low

as Tammie

It's a Wonderful Life

as Zuzu Bailey

Blue Skies

as Mary Elizabeth Adams

Sister Kenny

as Carolyn (uncredited)

Pardon My Past

as Stephanie Pemberton