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Polly Bergen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 14, 1930 |
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| Died | September 20, 2014 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Polly Bergen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Polly Bergen is best known for her Emmy-winning performance in 'Playhouse 90: The Helen Morgan Story' (1957), her roles in the classic films 'Cape Fear' (1962) and 'Cry-Baby' (1990), as well as her acclaimed Broadway career. |
Intro
Polly Bergen was an American actress, singer, television host, and businesswoman known for her spanning career in film, television, and theatre from the 1950s through the 2000s.
Early Life & Background
Polly Bergen was born Nellie Paulina Burgin in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was raised in a Southern Baptist family. She began singing professionally as a teenager, eventually moving to Hollywood and making her film debut in the late 1940s.
Career Highlights
- Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Lead Actress in a Single Performance for 'The Helen Morgan Story' (1957) on Playhouse 90.
- Starred as Gregory Peck's wife in the classic thriller 'Cape Fear' (1962).
- Appeared in numerous television series, including a recurring role on 'Desperate Housewives' (2007–2011).
- Nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the 2001 revival of 'Follies'.
- Had success as a singer, releasing several albums in the 1950s and 1960s.
Trivia
- Polly Bergen became the first woman to serve as a panelist on the TV quiz show 'To Tell the Truth'.
- She launched her own line of beauty products called 'Polly Bergen Cosmetics'.
- Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Polly Bergen born?
Polly Bergen was born the 14 July 1930.
Where is Polly Bergen from?
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 14th, 1930, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 14th, 1930 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: All Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis Milestone
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