Gene Tierney - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 19, 1920 |
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| Died | November 06, 1991 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Gene Tierney's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'Laura' (1944), 'Leave Her to Heaven' (1945), and other classic Hollywood films. |
Intro
Gene Tierney was an acclaimed American film and stage actress, best known for her roles in classic films from the 1940s and 1950s, particularly her starring role in the film noir 'Laura' (1944). Renowned for her beauty and emotional range, she became a celebrated Hollywood leading lady.
Early Life & Background
Gene Tierney was born to a wealthy family in Brooklyn, New York. She attended prestigious schools, including Miss Porter's School in Connecticut, before beginning her acting career on Broadway, which soon led to a contract with 20th Century Fox.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Laura Hunt in 'Laura' (1944), her most iconic role.
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for 'Leave Her to Heaven' (1945).
- Appeared in films such as 'Heaven Can Wait' (1943), 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' (1947), and 'Whirlpool' (1949).
- Maintained a successful stage and film career through the 1940s and early 1950s.
Trivia
- Gene Tierney struggled with mental health issues in her later career, and her challenges contributed to greater awareness and advocacy for mental health in Hollywood.
- Her daughter, Daria Cassini, was born severely disabled due to Tierney contracting rubella during pregnancy, an event that inspired Agatha Christie to write a short story after hearing the tale directly from Tierney.
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Gene Tierney was born the 19 November 1920.
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 19th, 1920, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 19th, 1920 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Little Bimbo Down on the Bimbo Isle by Frank Crumit
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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