Grace Moore

Birth Name:

Mary Willie Grace Moore

Birth Place:

Slabtown, Tennessee, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Grace Moore

In 1939, she became a chevalier of the French Legion d'honneur
Received a 1935 gold medal award of the Society of Arts and Sciences
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

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