Sigrid Gurie - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 18, 1911 |
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| Died | August 14, 1969 (age 58) |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Sigrid Gurie's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as the female lead in The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938); other roles in Hollywood films. |
Intro
Sigrid Gurie was a Norwegian-American actress known primarily for her roles in Hollywood films during the late 1930s and early 1940s. She gained initial fame for her part as the female lead in "The Adventures of Marco Polo" (1938) and appeared in various films before her career was cut short by personal and professional difficulties.
Early Life & Background
Sigrid Gurie was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Norwegian parents and spent much of her early childhood in Norway before returning to the United States. She was educated in Oslo and Paris, which contributed to her international background and later perceptions of her as 'the Norwegian Garbo.'
Career Highlights
- Starred as Princess Kukachin in 'The Adventures of Marco Polo' (1938).
- Appeared in 'Algiers' (1938).
- Featured in 'Three Faces West' (1940) alongside John Wayne.
- Acted in 'Voice in the Wind' (1944).
Trivia
- She was marketed by Samuel Goldwyn as 'the Norwegian Garbo.'
- Her career declined after controversy arose over her American birth, as she had been presented as an exotic foreign discovery.
- She was the twin sister of Knut Haukelid, a member of the Norwegian resistance during World War II.
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Sigrid Gurie was born the 18 May 1911.
Brooklyn, New York, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 18th, 1911, in brief:
- Historical events: Gustav Mahler, a prominent Austrian composer and conductor, passed away on May 18, 1911.
- Day of the week: May 18th, 1911 was a Thursday
- 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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