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Jeanette MacDonald

Birth Name:
Jeanette Anna McDonald
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress
Jeanette MacDonald

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
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