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Janet Gaynor

Birth Name:
Laura Augusta Gaynor
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Janet Gaynor

Fast Facts

  • Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
  • In 1929, became the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actress for her roles in the films "Seventh Heaven," "Street Angel" and "Sunrise․"
  • After working as an uncredited extra in several small productions, Gaynor's first credited role came in 1926's "The Johnstown Flood․"
  • Studied at Hollywood Secretarial School to become a stenographer
  • Known for portraying good-hearted, naive women whose determination overcomes all obstacles
  • Her first speaking role came in 1929's "Sunnyside Up․"
  • In 1939, retired from acting at the age of 33 as Hollywood's highest-paid actress

Awards

  • 1927Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
  • 1928Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
  • 1929Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
  • 1929Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (December):Winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
  • 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
  • 1933Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
  • 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
  • 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
  • 1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
  • 1938Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 1938Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
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