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Aug 8, 2023 · Jean MacLeish is the mother of Bruce Dern. Jean MacLeish’s son’s tremendous career is made up of playing both modern-day heroes and legendary villains. Through decades of lauded performances, Dern has acquired the reputation of being one of the most talented and prolific actors of his generation.
Apr 2, 2024 · Bruce was raised in Kenilworth, Illinois by his father John Dern who was a lawyer and utility chef, who died aged 55 in 1958, and mother Jean (nee MacLeish) who passed away aged 64 in 1972.
Dern was born in Chicago, the son of Jean (née MacLeish; 1908–1972) and John Dern (1903–1958), a utility chief and attorney. He grew up in Kenilworth, Illinois. His paternal grandfather, George Dern, was a Utah governor and Secretary of War (he was serving in the latter position during the time of Bruce's birth).
Jun 26, 2024 · Age 63. Death of Jean Dern. Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. Genealogy for Jean Dern (MacLeish) (1908 - 1972) family tree on Geni, with over 260 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
Overview. Born. June 4, 1936 · Chicago, Illinois, USA. Birth name. Bruce MacLeish Dern. Height. 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) Mini Bio. Two-time Oscar nominee Bruce Dern's tremendous career is made up of playing both modern day heroes and legendary villains.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125856418/jean-dern: accessed ), memorial page for Jean MacLeish Dern (25 Jul 1908–8 Jan 1972), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125856418; Cremated; Maintained by Member#47194125 (contributor 47194125).
Jean MacLeish was born 22 May 1908 in Chicago, Illinois, United States to Bruce MacLeish (1882-1973) and Elizabeth Jane Moore (1882-1961) and died 2 July 1972 Chicago, Illinois, United States of Breast cancer. She married John Dern (1903-1958).
