Jean Arthur
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․"
Awards
- 1929Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1935Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1942Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1943Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1943Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1944Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1944Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1948Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner