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Bebe Daniels Biography

Birth Name:Phyllis Virginia Daniels

Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • For her service during World War II, she recieved the Medal of Freedom
  • Is the mother of fellow singer and actress Barbara Lyon
  • In 1930, she got married to film studio executive Ben Lyon
  • Was a cousin of producer Lee De Forest, and actors Calvert DeForest and DeForest Kelley
  • Was the daughter of fellow screen actress Phyllis Daniels
  • The daughter of a theater manager and actress, she started acting at the age of four years old
  • In 1951, she started starring in the radio program "Life With The Lyons․"

Awards

  • 1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
  • 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
  • 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
  • 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner