Loretta Young - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 06, 1913 |
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| Died | August 12, 2000 (age 87) |
| Birthplace | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Loretta Young's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Farmer's Daughter' (1947) and starring in 'The Loretta Young Show' on television. |
Intro
Loretta Young was an Academy Award-winning American actress acclaimed for her work in film and television from the silent film era through the golden age of Hollywood. She is renowned for her versatility, elegance, and longevity in the entertainment industry.
Early Life & Background
Loretta Young, born Gretchen Young, began her acting career as a child after her family moved to Hollywood. She attended Catholic schools and was cast in her first film at age four. By her teens, she was appearing in major motion pictures, which marked the start of a distinguished career.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'The Farmer's Daughter' (1947).
- Starred in major films including 'The Bishop's Wife' (1947), 'Come to the Stable' (1949), and 'The Stranger' (1946) opposite Orson Welles.
- Hosted and starred in the long-running 'The Loretta Young Show' (1953–1961), for which she won three Emmy Awards.
- Received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in 1986.
Trivia
- She legally changed her name from Gretchen Young to Loretta Young for professional purposes.
- Her 'swan-like' entrance on 'The Loretta Young Show,' swirling in dresses, became iconic.
- Loretta Young was known for her strong Catholic faith and charity work throughout her life.
FAQs
People also ask
Loretta Young was born the 6 January 1913.
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 6th, 1913, in brief:
- Historical events: Tom Brown, an American actor and model, was born in New York City on January 6, 1913. He began his career as a child model and later appeared in films such as "Anne of Green Gables" (1934) and "Judge Priest" (1934).
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1913 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Toymaker's Shop by Victor Herbert & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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