Jean Arthur

Birth Name:

Gladys Georgianna Greens

Birth Place:

Plattsburgh, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Jean Arthur

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․"

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