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Jean Arthur (born Gladys Georgianna Greene; October 17, 1900 – June 19, 1991) [1] was an American Broadway and film actress whose career began in silent films in the early 1920s and lasted until the early 1950s.
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Jean Arthur. Actress: You Can't Take It with You. This marvelous screen comedienne's best asset was only muffled during her seven years' stint in silent films. That asset? It was, of course, her squeaky, frog-like voice, which silent-era cinema audiences had simply no way of perceiving, much less appreciating.
- October 17, 1900
- June 19, 1991
Jean Arthur. Actress: You Can't Take It with You. This marvelous screen comedienne's best asset was only muffled during her seven years' stint in silent films. That asset? It was, of course, her squeaky, frog-like voice, which silent-era cinema audiences had simply no way of perceiving, much less appreciating.
- January 1, 1
- Plattsburgh, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Carmel, California, USA
Jun 14, 2016 · In the 1930s, when so many women in America were still relegated to the kitchen and nursery, one actress in Hollywood became a star playing independent women who worked for a living, competing with men in a man’s world. Her name was Jean Arthur. Just 5’3”, and endowed with a uniquely husky, smoky voice, Jean never could bring off the role ...
Jean Arthur was an American actress counted amongst the topmost actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. Popularly referred to as "the quintessential comedic leading lady,” she was someone closely identified with the genre of screwball comedy.
Jean Arthur’s distinctive voice and comedic timing set her apart in an era of Hollywood where the competition for the spotlight was fierce. Her career, personal life, and the legacy she left behind paint the picture of an actress who was both enigmatic and endearing, a true gem of the silver screen.
Aug 27, 2024 · Jean Arthur (born October 17, 1900, Plattsburgh, New York, U.S.—died June 19, 1991, Carmel, California) was an American film actress known for her cracked, throaty voice, which accentuated her charm and intelligence in a series of successful comedies.
