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Elizabeth Ruth Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, model and singer.
Elizabeth Ruth Grable was born on December 18, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lillian Rose (Hofmann) and John Conn Grable, a stockbroker. She had German, English, Irish, and Dutch ancestry. Her mother was a stubborn and materialistic woman determined to make her daughter a star.
- December 18, 1916
- July 2, 1973
Betty Grable, born Elizabeth Ruth Grable, was an American actress, singer, and dancer who rose to fame during the 1940s as one of Hollywood's most glamorous stars.
Elizabeth Ruth Grable was born on December 18, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lillian Rose (Hofmann) and John Conn Grable, a stockbroker. She had German, English, Irish, and Dutch ancestry. Her mother was a stubborn and materialistic woman determined to make her daughter a star.
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- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
Aug 22, 2024 · Quick Facts. Byname of: Ruth Elizabeth Grable. Born: December 18, 1916, St. Louis, Mo., U.S. Died: July 2, 1973, Santa Monica, Calif. (aged 56) Notable Family Members: spouse Harry James.
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Elizabeth Ruth (Betty) Grable [1916-1973] Stage and Screen Performer. Betty Grable had a relatively short life. She succumbed from lung cancer at age 56. But during her short life she had a prolific film star career.
May 23, 2018 · Ruth Elizabeth Grable was born on December 18, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the third child born to Lillian Hofman and John Conn Grable. One son, John, died early in 1916. Betty's father, who went by the name Conn, was a stockbroker, and her mother focused her energy on show business aspirations for her daughters.
