Lana Turner - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 08, 1921 |
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| Died | June 29, 1995 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Wallace, Idaho, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Lana Turner's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in classic films such as 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' (1946) and her glamorous persona during the Golden Age of Hollywood. |
Intro
Lana Turner was an American actress and one of the most glamorous stars of classic Hollywood cinema, renowned for her roles in both film noir and melodramas from the 1940s and 1950s. She became a leading lady for MGM and was known for her captivating screen presence and dramatic performances.
Early Life & Background
Born Julia Jean Turner in Wallace, Idaho, Lana Turner's family moved to San Francisco after her father was murdered when she was young. Later, they relocated to Los Angeles, where she was discovered at age 16 at a Hollywood soda fountain.
Career Highlights
- Signed with MGM in the late 1930s and quickly rose to fame.
- Starred in the iconic film 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' (1946).
- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Peyton Place' (1957).
- Appeared in several film noirs and melodramas, becoming synonymous with glamorous Hollywood roles.
- Had a prolific film career spanning more than four decades.
Trivia
- Her discovery at a Hollywood soda fountain is one of Hollywood's most famous talent-spotting stories.
- Her life was marked by personal drama, including a highly publicized 1958 murder trial involving her daughter.
FAQs
People also ask
Lana Turner was born the 8 February 1921.
Wallace, Idaho, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 8th, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: Peter Kropotkin, a Russian anarchist and geographer, died of pneumonia in Dmitrov, near Moscow, on February 8, 1921, at the age of 78.
- Day of the week: February 8th, 1921 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Broadway Rose by Peerless Quartet
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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