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Debra Paget

Debra Paget - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 19, 1933
Age92
BirthplaceDenver, Colorado, USA
Zodiac SignLeo - (see also Debra Paget's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForStarring in classic Hollywood films including 'The Ten Commandments' (1956), 'Love Me Tender' (1956), and 'Broken Arrow' (1950).

Intro

Debra Paget is an American actress who gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s for her roles in adventure films, musicals, and dramas. She is best known for her work in classic Hollywood productions such as 'The Ten Commandments,' 'Love Me Tender,' and 'Broken Arrow.'

Early Life & Background

Debra Paget was born Debralee Griffin. She moved with her family to Los Angeles when she was a child, as her mother sought acting opportunities for her children in Hollywood. Paget attended the Hollywood Professional School and began acting in films as a teenager.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Lilia in Cecil B. DeMille's epic film 'The Ten Commandments' (1956)
  • Appeared with Elvis Presley in his film debut, 'Love Me Tender' (1956)
  • Co-starred as Sonseeahray in the Western 'Broken Arrow' (1950)
  • Worked alongside Burt Lancaster in 'The Crimson Pirate' (1952)
  • Transitioned to European cinema, starring in Fritz Lang's 'The Indian Tomb' (1959)

Trivia

  • She performed a famous and often-cited 'snake dance' in the film 'The Indian Tomb' (1959).
  • Paget retired from acting in the mid-1960s after marrying and focused on her family life.
  • She was considered for several major film roles during the height of her career, including parts in musicals and adventure films.

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How old is Debra Paget?

Debra Paget is 92 years old.

When was Debra Paget born?

Debra Paget was born the 19 August 1933.

Where is Debra Paget from?

Denver, Colorado, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 19th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 19, 1933, the 47th US Women's Tennis Championship Final took place at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens, New York. In this match, Helen Jacobs defeated Helen Wills Moody with a score of 8–6, 3–6, 3–0, after Wills Moody retired due to a back injury. This victory marked Jacobs' first Grand Slam title.
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1933 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debra_Paget
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0656378/