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Jean Hagen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 03, 1923 |
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| Died | August 29, 1977 (age 54) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Jean Hagen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her acclaimed performance as Lina Lamont in 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952). |
Intro
Jean Hagen was an American actress, best known for her role as Lina Lamont in the classic 1952 film 'Singin' in the Rain.' Her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Hagen also had a successful career in television and other films during the 1940s and 1950s.
Early Life & Background
Jean Hagen was born to Christian and Marie Verhagen in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, and attended Northwestern University, where she studied drama and took part in radio productions before pursuing acting professionally.
Career Highlights
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952) [1][2]
- Starred as Danny Thomas's wife Margaret Williams in the television series 'Make Room for Daddy' (1953–1956), earning three Emmy nominations [1][2]
- Appeared in films such as 'The Asphalt Jungle' (1950) and 'Adam's Rib' (1949) [1][2]
Trivia
- Hagen's real voice was used in 'Singin' in the Rain' to dub Debbie Reynolds's character, a twist since her own character was supposed to have a grating, unpleasant voice [3].
- She left 'Make Room for Daddy' after three seasons, and her character was written off as having died [2].
- Jean Hagen died at the age of 54 from esophageal cancer [1].
FAQs
People also ask
When was Jean Hagen born?
Jean Hagen was born the 3 August 1923.
Where is Jean Hagen from?
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 3rd, 1923, in brief:
- Historical events: Vice President Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the 30th President of the United States following the sudden death of President Harding. The oath was administered by his father, a notary public, in their family home in Plymouth, Vermont.
- Day of the week: August 3rd, 1923 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Swingin' Down the Lane by Isham Jones & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
Check the link for more news and curiosities on August 3rd, 1923.