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Gloria Swanson Biography

Birth Name:Gloria May Joesphine Svensson

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Costume designer

Fast Facts

Was given two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for her contributions to film and television
Started off working as an extra at Essanay Studios with Charlie Chaplin
Quote: "I have gone through a long apprenticeship․ I have gone through enough of being a nobody․ I have decided that when I am a star, I will be every inch and every moment the star! Everybody from the studio gateman to the highest executive will know it․"
Is frequently associated with her extravagant wardrobe
Often collaborated with filmmaker Cecil B․ DeMille on films
Although she acted in many slapstick comedies, she hated the genre
Wrote her autobiography as a rebuttal to the claims made in Rose Kennedy's 1974 memoirs

Awards

1923Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
1925Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
1926Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
1927Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
1929Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
1930Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
1950NBR Award-Best Actress: winner
1950NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1950Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
1951Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1951Golden Globe-Best Actress - Drama: winner
1951Silver Ribbon-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
1951Diploma of Merit-Best Foreign Actress: winner
1951Golden Laurel-Top Female Dramatic Performance: nominated
1951Gold Medal-Best Actress: nominated
1964Golden Globe-Best TV Star - Female: nominated
2022OFTA Film Hall of Fame-Character: winner