does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2008) Jan Sterling in Split Second (1953) Born Jane Sterling Adriance April 3, 1921(1921-04-03) New York City, New York, U.S. Died March 26, 2004(2004-03-26) (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Years active 1947–1988 Spouse John Merivale (1941–1948) Paul Douglas (1950–1959) Jan Sterling (April 3, 1921 – March 26, 2004) was an American actress..