Jane Russell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 21, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Age | 104 |
| Birthplace | Bemidji, Minnesota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Jane Russell's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Hollywood film star and sex symbol, particularly known for starring in 'The Outlaw' (1943) and 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953). |
Intro
Jane Russell was an American actress, singer, and model who became one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s. She is best remembered for her roles in classic films like 'The Outlaw' and 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.'
Early Life & Background
Jane Russell was born Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell on June 21, 1921, in Bemidji, Minnesota. She was the eldest child of five, and her mother was a former actress, which inspired Jane's interest in performing. She moved to Los Angeles with her family at a young age and later studied drama and acting.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role in Howard Hughes' film 'The Outlaw' (1943)
- Starred opposite Marilyn Monroe in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953)
- Appeared in several successful films including 'His Kind of Woman' (1951) and 'The Paleface' (1948)
- Recorded successful music albums and was known for her contralto singing voice
Trivia
- Jane Russell was an advocate for adoption and founded the World Adoption International Fund (WAIF) in 1955.
- She was noted for her distinctive curvaceous figure, which became iconic in the era.
- Russell’s film debut in 'The Outlaw' was initially delayed due to censorship issues over her revealing costumes.
FAQs
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Jane Russell is 104 years old.
Jane Russell was born the 21 June 1921.
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 21st, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 21, 1921, in retaliation for the assassination of British Army Colonel Commandant Thomas Stanton Lambert, British forces set fire to Knockcroghery village in County Roscommon, Ireland. The attack destroyed most of the village's thatched-roof cottages, leaving residents to flee in their nightclothes. The incident marked the end of the village's clay-pipe industry, which had been active since the 18th century.
- Day of the week: June 21st, 1921 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Wyoming (Lullaby) by Charles Hart & Elliot Shaw
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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