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Jeanette MacDonald Biography
Birth Name:Jeanette Anna McDonald
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession Soundtrack, Actress
Fast Facts
- The University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music built a recital hall in her honor
- Was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in music from Ithaca College
- In June 1937, she got married to actor and writer Gene Raymond
- Was the younger sister of fellow actress Blossom Rock
- Is best known for frequently appearing in musical films
- Performed at the White House for both President Harry Truman and President Eisenhower
- Sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 1953 U․S․ Presidential Inauguration
Awards
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1931Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (April): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (March): winner
- 1936Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner