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Ruby Keeler - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 25, 1904 |
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| Died | February 28, 1993 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Ruby Keeler's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 1930s musical films, especially '42nd Street' (1933) and 'Footlight Parade' (1933). |
Intro
Ruby Keeler was a Canadian-born American actress, singer, and dancer who became a major musical film star in the 1930s, best known for her roles in Warner Bros.' successful Broadway-style musicals such as '42nd Street.'
Early Life & Background
Ruby Keeler was born to Irish immigrant parents and moved to New York City with her family at a young age. She began dancing in nightclubs as a teenager and made her Broadway debut at the age of 19.
Career Highlights
- Starred in '42nd Street' (1933), a film that defined the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals.
- Worked with well-known director Busby Berkeley and co-starred with Dick Powell.
- Returned to Broadway in 1971, starring in a successful revival of 'No, No, Nanette'.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to film.
Trivia
- Was married to singer Al Jolson from 1928 to 1939.
- Retired from Hollywood films in the early 1940s before making a Broadway comeback decades later.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ruby Keeler born?
Ruby Keeler was born the 25 August 1904.
Where is Ruby Keeler from?
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 25th, 1904, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 25th, 1904 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: All Aboard for Dreamland by Byron G. Harlan
- Popular movie: Asahi katsudô daishashin directed by
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