Susan Hayward - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 30, 1917 |
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| Died | March 14, 1975 (age 57) |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Susan Hayward's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning performance in 'I Want to Live!' (1958), and roles in classic films such as 'With a Song in My Heart', 'I'll Cry Tomorrow', and 'Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman'. |
Intro
Susan Hayward was an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in dramatic roles throughout the 1940s and 1950s. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Barbara Graham in 'I Want to Live!' (1958). Hayward was renowned for her fiery presence on screen and her ability to portray strong, complex female characters.
Early Life & Background
Born Edythe Marrenner, Susan Hayward grew up in Brooklyn, New York. The daughter of a telephone operator and a subway dispatcher, she attended Girls' Commercial High School and initially worked as a model before heading to Hollywood to audition for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone with the Wind'. While she did not land that part, she soon found success in film.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 'I Want to Live!' (1958)
- Received five Academy Award nominations for Best Actress
- Starred in notable films including 'Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman' (1947), 'My Foolish Heart' (1949), 'With a Song in My Heart' (1952), 'I'll Cry Tomorrow' (1955), and 'The Conqueror' (1956)
- Renowned for portraying strong-willed and resilient female characters
Trivia
- Starred in 'The Conqueror' (1956), filmed near a U.S. government nuclear test site; several cast and crew later developed cancer, leading to speculation about health risks related to the filming location.
- Susan Hayward converted to Catholicism late in her life.
- The Academy Award she won for 'I Want to Live!' was her only Oscar after four previous nominations.
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Susan Hayward was born the 30 June 1917.
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 30th, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Cheerful was severely damaged after striking a naval mine during World War I, highlighting the dangerous maritime conditions and naval warfare tactics of the period.
- Day of the week: June 30th, 1917 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I by Anna Wheaton
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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