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Frances Dee Biography

Birth Name:Frances Marion Dee

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Spent two years studying at the University of Chicago
  • In 1933, she got married to Westerns star Joel McCrea
  • Was the mother of fellow screen actor Jody McCrea
  • Donated 220 actres of land to the Conejo Recreation and Park District in 1995
  • Was in contention for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind․"

Awards

  • 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
  • 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
  • 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
  • 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner