Joseph Cotten - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 15, 1905 |
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| Died | February 06, 1994 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Petersburg, Virginia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Joseph Cotten's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Leading roles in classic films such as 'Citizen Kane,' 'The Magnificent Ambersons,' 'The Third Man,' and 'Shadow of a Doubt.' |
Intro
Joseph Cotten was a prominent American film, stage, and television actor known for his roles in classic movies during the 1940s and 1950s. He was widely recognized for his collaborations with Orson Welles and his performances in influential films such as 'Citizen Kane' and 'The Third Man.'
Early Life & Background
Joseph Cotten was born in Petersburg, Virginia, and attended the Hickman School of Expression in Washington, D.C. He began his career as a theater critic and then an actor on stage, gaining experience in stock companies before moving to Broadway and later Hollywood.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jedediah Leland in 'Citizen Kane' (1941)
- Played Eugene Morgan in 'The Magnificent Ambersons' (1942)
- Featured as Holly Martins in 'The Third Man' (1949)
- Lead role as Uncle Charlie in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Shadow of a Doubt' (1943)
- Frequent collaborations with Orson Welles
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trivia
- Cotten and Orson Welles were close friends and collaborators from their Mercury Theatre days.
- He published an autobiography titled 'Vanity Will Get You Somewhere' in 1987.
- His deep voice and refined presence made him a popular star during Hollywood's Golden Age.
FAQs
People also ask
Joseph Cotten was born the 15 May 1905.
Petersburg, Virginia, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 15th, 1905, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 15, 1905, a two-day auction was held by the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad, selling 110 acres of land in Las Vegas. This event marked the establishment of Las Vegas as a railroad town, with lots selling for up to $1,750 each. The auction attracted around 3,000 bidders, leading to the rapid development of the area.
- Day of the week: May 15th, 1905 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Carolina Lady by Ada Jones
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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