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Irene Rich Biography
Birth Name:Irene Frances Luther
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was the mother of fellow screen actress Frances Rich
- Before becoming an actress, she worked as a real estate agent
- Was well known for reading "Dear John" letters on the radio
- Was featured in the 1935 Broadway production "Seven Keys to Baldpate․"
- Was featured in the 1948 Broadway musical "As the Girls Go․"
Awards
- 1924Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1928Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner