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Barbara Payton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 16, 1927 |
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| Died | May 08, 1967 (age 39) |
| Birthplace | Cloquet, Minnesota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Barbara Payton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Leading roles in films such as 'Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye' (1950) opposite James Cagney and 'Trapped' (1949), as well as her tumultuous personal life. |
Intro
Barbara Payton was an American film actress best known for her roles in crime and noir films during the 1940s and 1950s. Though her career started promisingly in Hollywood, her personal life and struggles with addiction led to a highly publicized decline.
Early Life & Background
Barbara Payton was born in Cloquet, Minnesota. She moved with her family to Los Angeles, California, as a teenager. She began her modeling career in California before transitioning to acting in the late 1940s.
Career Highlights
- Starred alongside James Cagney in 'Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye' (1950)
- Appeared in 'Trapped' (1949) and 'Dallas' (1950)
- Featured in film noirs and crime dramas throughout the late 1940s and early 1950s
Trivia
- Her highly publicized relationships and struggles with addiction overshadowed her career in the 1950s.
- Barbara wrote an autobiography detailing her career and later-life struggles, published posthumously.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Barbara Payton born?
Barbara Payton was born the 16 November 1927.
Where is Barbara Payton from?
Cloquet, Minnesota, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 16th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 16th, 1927 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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