Jane Greer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 09, 1924 |
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| Died | August 24, 2001 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Jane Greer's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starred as Kathie Moffat in the film noir classic 'Out of the Past' (1947) |
Intro
Jane Greer was an American film and television actress best known for her role as Kathie Moffat in the classic film noir 'Out of the Past' (1947). Her cool, enigmatic style made her one of the most memorable femme fatales of the 1940s.
Early Life & Background
Jane Greer was born Bettejane Greer on September 9, 1924, in Washington, D.C. As a teenager, she suffered from Bell's palsy, which partially paralyzed the left side of her face, a condition she overcame. She began modeling and won the Miss Washington, D.C. title before moving to Hollywood, where Howard Hughes signed her to a contract.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Kathie Moffat in 'Out of the Past' (1947)
- Appeared in films such as 'They Won't Believe Me' (1947), 'The Big Steal' (1949), and 'You're in the Navy Now' (1951)
- Acted on television, including appearances on shows like 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' and 'Bonanza'
- Her later career included roles in the 1980s and 1990s, such as a cameo in the 1984 remake of 'Out of the Past', titled 'Against All Odds'
Trivia
- Her stage name 'Jane Greer' was given to her by Howard Hughes.
- She was married to singer and actor Rudy Vallée from 1943 to 1944.
- Jane Greer was one of the quintessential film noir femme fatales.
- She is the mother of actor Lawrence Lasker.
FAQs
People also ask
Jane Greer was born the 9 September 1924.
Washington, D.C., USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 9th, 1924, in brief:
- Historical events: The Hanapepe massacre took place on September 9, 1924, in Hawaii, where a violent confrontation occurred between striking sugar workers and law enforcement. This event underscored labor tensions in the territory.
- Day of the week: September 9th, 1924 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: She's Everybody's Sweetheart by Ted Lewis & His Band
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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