Jean Harlow

Birth Name:

Harlean Harlow Carpenter

Birth Place:

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

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
Portrayed briefly by Gwen Stefani in the 2004 biopic "The Aviator․"
Was the first actress to appear on the cover of Life magazine

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