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Pola Negri - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 03, 1897 |
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| Died | August 01, 1987 (age 90) |
| Birthplace | Lipno, Congress Poland, Russian Empire (now Poland) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Pola Negri's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering international stardom and her starring roles in silent films such as "Madame DuBarry" and "The Spanish Dancer". |
Intro
Pola Negri was a Polish actress known for her roles as a femme fatale in the silent and early sound eras of Hollywood and European cinema. A major international star of the 1920s, Negri was renowned for her charismatic screen presence, dramatic performances, and influence on fashion and popular culture.
Early Life & Background
Born as Barbara Apolonia Chałupiec in Lipno, Congress Poland, Negri was raised by her mother after her father was sent to Siberia. She trained as a ballet dancer at the Warsaw Imperial Ballet, but a health issue turned her to acting at a young age.
Career Highlights
- Became a star in German cinema, particularly in films directed by Ernst Lubitsch, including "Madame DuBarry" (1919) and "Sumurun" (1920)
- Achieved major fame in Hollywood after signing with Paramount Pictures in 1922
- One of the first European actresses to be invited to Hollywood, becoming an archetype for foreign-born femme fatales
- Starred in notable films such as "Forbidden Paradise" (1924), "Hotel Imperial" (1927), and the silent adaptation of "The Spanish Dancer" (1923)
- Known for her high-profile relationships and as a pioneer of the trademark Hollywood glamour persona
Trivia
- Pola Negri was the first European actress to be offered a Hollywood contract.
- She famously attended the funeral of Rudolph Valentino, publicly displaying grief and allegedly fainting multiple times, generating significant media attention.
- Her stage name is inspired by Italian poet Ada Negri.
- Retired in the late 1940s but made a brief comeback in the 1960s in the film "The Moon-Spinners" (1964), her final screen appearance.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Pola Negri born?
Pola Negri was born the 3 January 1897.
Where is Pola Negri from?
Lipno, Congress Poland, Russian Empire (now Poland).
On Her Birth-Day
About January 3rd, 1897, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 3rd, 1897 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: