Actresses who died on February 2

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on February 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1961 Anna May Wong

  Anna May Wong was a pioneering Chinese American actress, widely regarded as the first Chinese American movie star in Hollywood. She gained international recognition in both silent film and talkies, breaking barriers for Asian American actors in the U.S. and Europe. [bio]

• 1978 Wendy Barrie

  Wendy Barrie was a British-American actress who appeared in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s. She is remembered for her work both in British cinema and Hollywood, as well as for her later work as a television host. [bio]