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Jean Harlow Biography
Birth Name:Harlean Harlow Carpenter
Birth Place:Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Ranked No․ 22 on the American Film Institute's "100 Years․․․ 100 Stars" list for Female Legends
- In 1932, she got married to writer and director Paul Bern
- Got her big break when she was cast in the Howard Hughes film "Hell's Angels․"
- Would frequently work alongside actor Clark Gable in various films
- In 1965, her book "Today is Tonight" was published
- Was the first actress to appear on the cover of Life magazine
- Portrayed briefly by Gwen Stefani in the 2004 biopic "The Aviator․"
Awards
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner