Constance Bennett - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 22, 1904 |
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| Died | July 24, 1965 (age 60) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Constance Bennett's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in films such as 'Topper' (1937), 'What Price Hollywood?' (1932), and 'Bed of Roses' (1933). |
Intro
Constance Bennett was an American actress and socialite best known for her leading roles in Hollywood films during the late 1920s and 1930s. She was notable for her sophisticated screen persona and status as one of the most glamorous and highest-paid actresses of her era.
Early Life & Background
Constance Bennett was born into an acting family; she was the daughter of popular stage and silent film star Richard Bennett and actress Adrienne Morrison. Her sisters, Joan and Barbara Bennett, also became well-known actresses. She began her screen career in silent films in the 1920s.
Career Highlights
- Rose to stardom in Hollywood during the late 1920s and 1930s.
- Starred in 'What Price Hollywood?' (1932), often regarded as an inspiration for later films such as 'A Star Is Born'.
- Played a memorable lead role as Marion Kerby in the supernatural comedy 'Topper' (1937).
- One of the highest-paid actresses in the early 1930s.
Trivia
- Constance Bennett was once the highest-paid actress in Hollywood.
- She was married five times, including to French nobleman Marquis Henri de la Falaise.
- She is interred at Arlington National Cemetery alongside her husband, Air Force Colonel John Theron Coulter.
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Constance Bennett was born the 22 October 1904.
New York City, New York, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 22nd, 1904, in brief:
- Historical events: On the night of October 21–22, 1904, during the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Baltic Fleet, under Admiral Zinovy Rozhestvensky, mistook British fishing trawlers near Dogger Bank in the North Sea for Japanese torpedo boats. The fleet opened fire, sinking one trawler, damaging others, and killing two British fishermen. In the confusion, Russian ships also fired upon each other, resulting in casualties among their own crew. This incident nearly led to war between Russia and the United Kingdom.
- Day of the week: October 22nd, 1904 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Teasing by Bob Roberts
- Popular movie: Asahi katsudô daishashin directed by
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