Claire Trevor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 08, 1910 |
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| Died | April 08, 2000 (age 90) |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Claire Trevor's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actress renowned for roles in 'Dead End,' 'Key Largo,' and 'Stagecoach.' |
Intro
Claire Trevor was an American actress best known for her roles in early Hollywood films, particularly in the film noir and Western genres. Her career spanned over seven decades, and she was renowned for her portrayals of complex, often troubled women. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Key Largo' (1948).
Early Life & Background
Claire Trevor was born Claire Wemlinger in Brooklyn, New York. She studied at Columbia University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before beginning her acting career in summer stock and on Broadway.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Key Largo' (1948) [1][2].
- Received three Academy Award nominations, including for 'Dead End' (1937) and 'The High and the Mighty' (1954).
- Starred in classics like 'Stagecoach' (1939) and 'Murder, My Sweet' (1944).
- Had a distinguished stage and television career, including an Emmy win in 1957.
Trivia
- Nicknamed 'Queen of Film Noir' due to her frequent roles in the genre.
- The acting school at the University of California, Irvine is named the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
FAQs
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Claire Trevor was born the 8 March 1910.
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 8th, 1910, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 8, 1910, French aviator Raymonde de Laroche received pilot's license number 36 from the Aéro-Club de France, becoming the world's first licensed female pilot.
- Day of the week: March 8th, 1910 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Emmaline by Ada Jones & Billy Murray
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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