Jeanette MacDonald

    Jeanette MacDonald

    June 18, 1903 (121 years old) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jeanette MacDonald (June 18, 1903 – January 14, 1965) was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice Chevalier (Love Me Tonight, The Merry Widow) and Nelson Eddy (Naughty Marietta, Rose-Marie, and Maytime). During the 1930s and 1940s she starred in 29 feature films, four nominated for Best Picture Oscars (The Love Parade, One Hour with You, Naughty Marietta and San Francisco), and recorded extensively, earning three gold records. She later appeared in grand opera, concerts, radio, and television. MacDonald was one of the most influential sopranos of the 20th century, introducing grand opera to movie-going audiences and inspiring a generation of singers.

    Known For

    What's My Line?What's My Line?
    The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
    This Is Your LifeThis Is Your Life
    Screen Director's PlayhouseScreen Director's Playhouse
    Lux Video TheatreLux Video Theatre

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