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Ina Claire Biography

Birth Name:Ina Fagan

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • Has been inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame
  • In May 1929, she got married to actor John Gilbert
  • Got her start as an actress by appearing in vaudeville shows
  • In 1910, she was featured in the Broadway musical "Our Miss Gibbs․"
  • Performed in the 1922 Broadway original play "The Awful Truth․"
  • Made her onscreen debut in the 1915 feature "The Wild Goose Chase․"
  • Was featured in the 1917 Broadway play "Polly with a Past․"

Awards

  • 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner