Jessie Matthews - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 11, 1907
Died	August 19, 1981 (age 74)
Birthplace	Soho, London, England
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Jessie Matthews's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Her starring roles in musical films such as 'Evergreen' (1934) and 'First a Girl' (1935), as well as her acclaimed stage performances in the West End.

Intro

Jessie Matthews was a renowned English actress, dancer, and singer, celebrated for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and 1930s. She became one of Britain's most beloved entertainers, famed for her charisma, dancing talent, and melodic voice.

Early Life & Background

Jessie Matthews was born in Soho, London, to a working-class family. She was the seventh of eleven children. Despite her humble beginnings, she showed early promise in dance and theatre, joining dance school in her youth and making her professional stage debut as a child.

Career Highlights

Starred in popular British musical films, notably 'Evergreen' (1934) and 'First a Girl' (1935).
Achieved major success in West End productions such as 'Charlot's Revue' and 'Ever Green'.
Worked with leading figures in British entertainment, both on stage and in film, throughout the 1920s and 1930s.
Later in her career, she was known as Mrs. Dale in the BBC radio series 'Mrs Dale's Diary' (1963–1969).

Trivia

Jessie Matthews was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1970 for her services to drama.
Despite her enormous popularity in the UK, she struggled to establish a film career in Hollywood.
Her dance routines and film style influenced later generations of performers.

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