Greer Garson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 29, 1904 |
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| Died | April 06, 1996 (age 91) |
| Birthplace | Manor Park, Essex, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Greer Garson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her Academy Award-winning role in 'Mrs. Miniver' (1942) and as one of MGM's top stars during the 1940s. |
Intro
Greer Garson was a British-American actress, renowned for her work in Hollywood during the 1940s, especially for her roles in a series of highly successful MGM films. She gained widespread acclaim for her performances in both drama and romance genres and became one of the most honored actresses of her era.
Early Life & Background
Greer Garson was born Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson on September 29, 1904, in Manor Park, Essex, England. She was educated at King's College London and the University of Grenoble. Initially pursuing a career in teaching and working for an advertising agency, she later moved into acting via the stage before transitioning to film.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Mrs. Miniver' (1942).
- Received seven Academy Award nominations for Best Actress.
- Starred in acclaimed films such as 'Random Harvest' (1942), 'Madame Curie' (1943), and 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' (1939).
- Became one of MGM's most bankable stars during World War II.
- Appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1993.
Trivia
- Garson's Oscar acceptance speech for 'Mrs. Miniver' is often cited as one of the longest in Academy Awards history.
- She became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1951.
- Garson was married three times, her third husband being actor Richard Ney, who played her son in 'Mrs. Miniver.'
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Greer Garson was born the 29 September 1904.
Manor Park, Essex, England, United Kingdom.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 29th, 1904, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 29th, 1904 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Good-Bye, Little Girl, Good-Bye by Byron G. Harlan
- Popular movie: Asahi katsudô daishashin directed by
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