Deanna Durbin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 04, 1921 |
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| Died | April 17, 2013 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Deanna Durbin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starred in musical comedies such as 'Three Smart Girls' and 'One Hundred Men and a Girl'; credited with saving Universal Pictures from bankruptcy; known for her soprano singing voice. |
Intro
Deanna Durbin was a Canadian-American actress and singer who achieved worldwide fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her roles in musical and romantic comedies. Renowned for her youthful charm and operatic singing voice, Durbin became one of the highest-paid actresses of her time before retiring from public life in her late twenties.
Early Life & Background
Born Edna Mae Durbin in Winnipeg, she moved to Southern California as a child. She began singing at an early age and won a contract with MGM, though her early screen test was not successful. She later moved to Universal Pictures, where her career flourished.
Career Highlights
- Made her film debut with 'Three Smart Girls' (1936), a major box office success.
- Won a Juvenile Academy Award in 1938 for her contributions to film.
- Starred in a string of successful musicals, including 'One Hundred Men and a Girl' (1937), 'It Started with Eve' (1941), and 'Lady on a Train' (1945).
- Retired from acting in 1949 at the height of her fame.
Trivia
- Her fan mail reportedly rivaled that of Shirley Temple at her peak.
- She was offered the lead role in the Broadway premiere of 'My Fair Lady' but declined.
- After retiring, she lived a private life in France until her death in 2013.
FAQs
People also ask
Deanna Durbin was born the 4 December 1921.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 4th, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: In December 1921, the German mark faced severe devaluation, exacerbating the economic crisis in post-World War I Germany. This event marked a significant point in the hyperinflation that would follow in the early 1920s, leading to widespread economic hardship.
- Day of the week: December 4th, 1921 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Sally, Won't You Come Back? by Ted Lewis & His Band
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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