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Grace Moore Biography
Birth Name:Mary Willie Grace Moore
Birth Place:Slabtown, Tennessee, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received a 1935 gold medal award of the Society of Arts and Sciences
- In 1939, she became a chevalier of the French Legion d'honneur
- Studied at Ward-Belmont College before deciding to pursue a music career
- In July 1931, she got married to actor Valetin Perera
- Died in a crash of a plane that was carrying Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden
- During World War II, she would perform with the USO
- In 1928, she made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera
Awards
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1935Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner