Jean Harlow - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 03, 1911 |
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| Died | June 06, 1937 (age 26) |
| Birthplace | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Jean Harlow's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being an iconic Hollywood actress of the 1930s, noted for films like 'Hell's Angels,' 'Red Dust,' and 'Dinner at Eight.' |
Intro
Jean Harlow was an American film actress and sex symbol of the 1930s, often nicknamed the "Blonde Bombshell." She starred in several popular films during Hollywood's pre-Code era and became one of MGM's most bankable stars before her tragic death at just 26.
Early Life & Background
Jean Harlow, born Harlean Harlow Carpenter, grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She moved to Los Angeles in her teens, where her mother’s ambition for stardom influenced her introduction to Hollywood. Harlow attended several private schools but ran away at 16 with her first husband, Charles McGrew, and later broke into films after being discovered during casting calls.
Career Highlights
- Starred in Howard Hughes’s film 'Hell's Angels' (1930), which catapulted her to fame.
- Signed by MGM and starred in successful films such as 'Red Dust' (1932) and 'Dinner at Eight' (1933).
- Appeared with major stars like Clark Gable, James Cagney, and Spencer Tracy.
- Regarded as one of the original 'blonde bombshells' and a top box office draw in the early 1930s.
- Died tragically at age 26, cementing her legacy as a Hollywood legend.
Trivia
- Her platinum blonde hair color became a national craze, inspiring countless devotees.
- She was nicknamed 'The Baby' by her friends and family.
- Married three times by the time of her death.
- Harlow's sudden death was due to kidney failure caused by uremic poisoning.
FAQs
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Jean Harlow was born the 3 March 1911.
Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 3rd, 1911, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 3, 1911, the U.S. Congress allocated funds for the establishment of military aviation, marking the first federal investment in military aviation in the United States.
- Day of the week: March 3rd, 1911 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Kiss Me, My Honey, Kiss Me by Ada Jones & Billy Murray
- Popular movie: The Padre directed by Jonathan Sobol
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