Actresses born on February 26

Take a focused look at the actresses born on February 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1906 Madeleine Carroll

  Madeleine Carroll was a renowned English actress best known for her leading roles in several classic films of the 1930s and 1940s, most notably Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps.' She was celebrated for her elegance, beauty, and strong screen presence, becoming one of the highest-paid actresses of her era. [bio]

• 1921 Betty Hutton

  Betty Hutton was an American stage, film, and television actress and singer, known for her energetic performances in musical comedies in the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in several hit movies, most notably 'Annie Get Your Gun' (1950). [bio]

• 1922 Margaret Leighton

  Margaret Leighton was a renowned English actress known for her work on stage and screen, particularly for her roles in British and American theatre during the mid-20th century. [bio]

• 1943 Michele Carey

  Michele Carey was an American actress best known for her role as Josephine 'Joey' MacDonald in the 1966 film 'El Dorado' alongside John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. She appeared in several other notable films and television series throughout the 1960s and 1970s. [bio]

• 1966 Jennifer Grant

  Jennifer Grant is an American actress best known for her television roles in the 1990s, particularly for starring in the sitcom 'Movie Stars.' She is the only child of Hollywood legends Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon. [bio]