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Charlotte Greenwood Biography

Birth Name:Frances Charlotte Greenwood

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • In July 1915, she got married to screen actor Cyril Ring
  • Is the aunt of film director A․ Edward Sutherland
  • In December 1924, he got married to music composer Martin Broones
  • Got her start in entertainment by working as a vaudeville performer
  • Was asked to portray the role of Mother Superior in the film "The Sound of Music," but turned the part down
  • Was primarily known for performing extremely high kicks as a dancer
  • Was given a part in the Broadway production "Annie Get Your Gun," but did not perform the role after it was cut down

Awards

  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner