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Anne Gwynne - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 10, 1918 |
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| Died | March 31, 2003 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Waco, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Anne Gwynne's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering scream queen and 1940s horror film star at Universal Pictures |
Intro
Anne Gwynne was an American actress and model, best known for her roles in horror films during the 1940s and as one of the pioneering scream queens of Hollywood's Golden Age. She worked extensively in Universal Pictures' horror productions and was also a popular pin-up model during World War II.
Early Life & Background
Anne Gwynne, born Marguerite Gwynne Trice, was raised in Texas before moving with her family to St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Stephens College and began her career in modeling before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
Career Highlights
- Debuted in "Black Friday" (1940) alongside Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi
- Starred in notable Universal Pictures films: "The Black Cat" (1941), "Weird Woman" (1944), and "House of Frankenstein" (1944)
- Became one of World War II's most popular pin-up girls
- Appeared in over two dozen westerns and film serials throughout the 1940s
- Was the grandmother of actor Chris Pine
Trivia
- She is considered one of Hollywood’s very first 'scream queens,' a term for actresses known for roles in horror films.
- Her daughter, Gwynne Gilford, and grandson, Chris Pine, are both actors.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Anne Gwynne born?
Anne Gwynne was born the 10 December 1918.
Where is Anne Gwynne from?
Waco, Texas, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 10th, 1918, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 10th, 1918 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Baby Boy by Lewis James
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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