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9 Videos. 99+ Photos. Harlean Carpenter, who later became Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. She was the daughter of a successful dentist and his wife. In 1927, at the age of 16, she ran away from home to marry a young businessman named Charles McGrew, who was 23.
- January 1, 1
- Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Jean Harlow. Actress: China Seas. Harlean Carpenter, who later became Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 3, 1911. She was the daughter of a successful dentist and his wife. In 1927, at the age of 16, she ran away from home to marry a young businessman named Charles McGrew, who was 23.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- June 7, 1937
- March 3, 1911
The French composer Charles Koechlin composed the piece Épitaphe de Jean Harlow (opus 164) in 1937. On February 8, 1960, Jean Harlow was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 6910 Hollywood Boulevard on the south part of the Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
Mar 3, 2011 · When she was 16, she eloped with Charles McGrew, a wealthy 23-year-old heir and businessman, and moved to Beverly Hills. Harlow’s entrance into the movie business is the stuff of classic...
Jean left home at age 16 to marry 23-year-old Charles McGrew. Shortly after the wedding the couple left Chicago and moved to Beverly Hills. Jean’s true aspiration in life was to be a wife and mother, however she sought work as an extra in films to please Mother Jean.
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Nov 13, 2009 · At the age of 16, she eloped with Charles McGrew, a young bond broker. Their marriage ended after she decided to pursue an acting career, against the will of her husband.
Apr 19, 2024 · Jean Harlow (born March 3, 1911, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.—died June 7, 1937, Los Angeles, California) was an American actress who was the original “Blonde Bombshell.” Known initially for her striking beauty and forthright sexuality, Harlow developed considerably as an actress, but she died prematurely at the height of her career.
