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Jayne Meadows

Jayne Meadows - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 27, 1926
DiedApril 26, 2015 (age 88)
BirthplaceWu-ch'ang, Heilongjiang, China
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Jayne Meadows's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForActing in films, television, and stage; regular appearances on TV game shows; co-hosting with husband Steve Allen.

Intro

Jayne Meadows was an American actress, author, and television personality known for her extensive work in film, television, and on the stage. She was particularly recognized for her appearances on television panel shows, her dramatic and comedic roles, and for co-hosting talk shows with her husband, Steve Allen.

Early Life & Background

Jayne Meadows was born in Wu-ch'ang, Heilongjiang, China, where her father was a missionary. Her family later moved to Sharon, Connecticut, in the United States. She was the older sister of actress Audrey Meadows.

Career Highlights

  • Received three Emmy Award nominations for her television work.
  • Appeared in films such as 'Lady in the Lake' (1947) and 'David and Bathsheba' (1951).
  • Famous for roles on television, particularly in 'Meeting of Minds' and as a frequent panelist on shows such as 'I've Got a Secret.'
  • Co-hosted the PBS talk show 'Meeting of Minds' with husband Steve Allen.
  • Had a long-lasting marriage and professional partnership with comedian Steve Allen.

Trivia

  • Jayne Meadows was married to fellow entertainer Steve Allen from 1954 until his death in 2000.
  • She spoke fluent Chinese due to her early childhood in China.
  • Jayne was the older sister of Audrey Meadows, best known for playing Alice Kramden on 'The Honeymooners.'

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When was Jayne Meadows born?

Jayne Meadows was born the 27 September 1926.

Where is Jayne Meadows from?

Wu-ch'ang, Heilongjiang, China.

On Her Birth-Day

About September 27th, 1926, in brief:

  • Day of the week: September 27th, 1926 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along by Whispering Jack Smith
  • Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayne_Meadows
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0574449/