Maureen O'Sullivan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 17, 1911 |
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| Died | June 23, 1998 (age 87) |
| Birthplace | Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Maureen O'Sullivan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Jane in the Tarzan film series opposite Johnny Weissmuller. |
Intro
Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane Parker in the Tarzan film series of the 1930s and 1940s. With a career spanning over six decades, she appeared in more than 60 films and was regarded as one of the era's prominent leading ladies.
Early Life & Background
Maureen O'Sullivan was born on May 17, 1911, in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. She attended a convent school in Dublin and later a finishing school in France. After a chance encounter with filmmaker Frank Borzage, she moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jane Parker in six Tarzan films from 1932 to 1942.
- Appeared in celebrated films such as 'The Thin Man' (1934), 'Pride and Prejudice' (1940), and 'Hannah and Her Sisters' (1986).
- Worked alongside stars like Johnny Weissmuller and William Powell.
- Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Trivia
- Mother of Academy Award-winning actress Mia Farrow.
- One of Ireland's first major Hollywood film stars.
- Returned to the stage and television after her film career slowed.
FAQs
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Maureen O'Sullivan was born the 17 May 1911.
Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 17th, 1911, in brief:
- Historical events: Maureen O'Sullivan, an Irish-American actress best known for portraying Jane in the Tarzan film series, was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1911 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Gems from Babes in Toyland by Victor Light Opera Co.
- Popular movie: The Padre directed by Jonathan Sobol
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