Mary Astor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 03, 1906 |
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| Died | September 25, 1987 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Quincy, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Mary Astor's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Mary Astor is most famous for her role as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941) and winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Great Lie' (1941). |
Intro
Mary Astor was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films, most notably 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941), where she starred alongside Humphrey Bogart. Her career spanned silent films to talkies, earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Great Lie' (1941).
Early Life & Background
Mary Astor was born Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke to German immigrant parents. Her father was a teacher and her mother a piano teacher. The family moved frequently before settling in Chicago, where she entered and won a beauty contest that led to her being noticed by a film director, launching her Hollywood career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in 'The Maltese Falcon' (1941)
- Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Great Lie' (1941)
- Appeared in over 120 films from the silent era into the 1960s
- Notable work in silent films such as 'Beau Brummel' (1924) and 'Don Juan' (1926)
- Authored several books, including an autobiography
Trivia
- Her personal life became the subject of a major scandal during a child custody case in the 1930s.
- Astor struggled with alcoholism later in life but found success as a writer.
- She is one of the few stars to have successfully transitioned from silent films to talkies.
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Mary Astor was born the 3 May 1906.
Quincy, Illinois, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 3rd, 1906, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 3rd, 1906 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Grand Old Rag by Billy Murray
- Popular movie: The Story of the Kelly Gang directed by Charles Tait
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