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Gloria Swanson

Mar 27, 1899 - Apr 04, 1983 (84 years old) in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Gloria Swanson (March 27, 1899 – April 4, 1983) was an American actress. She was one of the most prominent stars during the silent film era as both an actress and a fashion icon, especially under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille, made dozens of silents and was nominated for the first Acadamy Award in the Best Actress catagory. In 1929, Swanson successfully transitioned to talkies with The Trespasser. However, personal problems and changing tastes saw her popularity wane during the 1930s when she moved into Theater and TV. Today she is best known for her role as Norma Desmond, a faded silent film start, in the critically aclaimed film Sunset Boulevard (1950).

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Known For

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The Beverly Hillbillies
Self
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What's My Line?
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Burke's Law
Venus Hekate Walsh
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The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest
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The Steve Allen Show
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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Mrs. Daniels
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Arena
Self (archive footage)
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Kraft Suspense Theatre
Mrs. Charlotte Heaton
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This Is Your Life
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Ben Casey
Victoria Hoffman

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