Ida Lupino - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 04, 1918 |
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| Died | August 03, 1995 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Ida Lupino's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being one of the first female directors in Hollywood, and her notable performances in film noir and crime dramas. Lupino is also recognized for directing films and television episodes that addressed taboo topics. |
Intro
Ida Lupino was a pioneering British-American actress, director, and producer, often recognized as one of the first female filmmakers working in Hollywood. Active from the 1930s through the 1970s, Lupino is celebrated for her work both in front of and behind the camera, particularly in film noir and socially conscious dramas.
Early Life & Background
Ida Lupino was born into an acting family in London. Her father, Stanley Lupino, was a famous comedian and her mother, Connie O'Shea, was an actress. She trained for the stage from a young age and made her film debut at 15, before moving to Hollywood in the 1930s to pursue a film career.
Career Highlights
- Starred in significant roles in films such as 'They Drive by Night' (1940) and 'High Sierra' (1941).
- Directed classic film noirs including 'The Hitch-Hiker' (1953) and 'Outrage' (1950).
- Established her own production company, The Filmakers Inc., and became one of the very few women to direct in Golden Age Hollywood.
- Directed episodes of popular American TV series including 'The Twilight Zone', 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents', 'Gilligan's Island', and 'Have Gun – Will Travel'.
Trivia
- She was the only woman to direct episodes of the classic TV series 'The Twilight Zone'.
- Lupino was often called 'the poor man's Bette Davis' for her early acting roles, a comparison she later escaped by moving behind the camera.
- She received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for motion pictures and another for television.
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Ida Lupino was born the 4 February 1918.
London, England, United Kingdom.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 4th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 4, 1918, General Alexeyev's forces launched a campaign against Bolshevik-controlled Moscow during the Russian Civil War. The campaign was unsuccessful, leading to a significant setback for the anti-Bolshevik forces.
- Day of the week: February 4th, 1918 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mighty Lak' a Rose by Geraldine Farrar
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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