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Jean Arthur Biography

Birth Name:Gladys Georgianna Greens

Birth Place:Plattsburgh, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Donated an atrium to the Monterey Institute of International Studies in California
In 1960, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Worked as a stenographer on Bond Street during World War I before getting into acting
Quote: "I guess I became an actress because I didn't want to be myself․"
Quote: "It's a strenuous job every day of your life to live up to the way you look on the screen․"
Often portrays career women who are strong- willed or uncompromising
Widely recognized for her high-pitched speaking voice
Taught drama classes at Vassar and the North Carolina School of the Arts
Took her stage name from her favorite heroes Joan of Arc and King Arthur
Was in contention to portray Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind․"