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Valerie Hobson

Valerie Hobson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornApril 14, 1917
DiedNovember 13, 1998 (age 81)
BirthplaceLarne, County Antrim, Ireland (now Northern Ireland)
Zodiac SignAries - (see also Valerie Hobson's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacSnake
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForHer work in classic British films, including 'Bride of Frankenstein', 'Great Expectations', and 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'.

Intro

Valerie Hobson was a British actress best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Bride of Frankenstein' (1935), 'Great Expectations' (1946), and 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' (1949). She was a prominent figure in British cinema from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Early Life & Background

Valerie Hobson was born on April 14, 1917, in Larne, County Antrim. She trained in ballet in London before turning to acting, making her stage debut as a teenager.

Career Highlights

  • 'Bride of Frankenstein' (1935)
  • 'Werewolf of London' (1935)
  • 'Great Expectations' (1946)
  • 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' (1949)
  • Married John Profumo, British politician, in 1954

Trivia

  • She retired from acting in 1954 after marrying John Profumo.
  • Supported her husband during the Profumo Affair political scandal in 1963.
  • Her son, David Profumo, later became a writer.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Valerie Hobson born?

Valerie Hobson was born the 14 April 1917.

Where is Valerie Hobson from?

Larne, County Antrim, Ireland (now Northern Ireland).

On Her Birth-Day

About April 14th, 1917, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 13, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson established the Committee on Public Information (CPI) through Executive Order 2594. The CPI aimed to influence public opinion in support of the U.S. participation in World War I by disseminating information and propaganda. George Creel was appointed as the chairman of the committee.
  • Day of the week: April 14th, 1917 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Pray for Sunshine by Al Jolson
  • Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie_Hobson
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Valerie-Hobson
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0388084/