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Lana Turner Biography
Birth Name:Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner
Birth Place:Wallace, Idaho, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- In 1966, she won a David di Donatello Award for her performance in "Madame X․"
- Left her hand and footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 1950
- Won the 1994 Donastia Lifetime Achievement Award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival
- Was discovered by a newspaper publisher who spotted her at a drugstore
- Was in contention for the role of Maggie Pollitt in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof․"
- Was originally set to appear in the film "Anatomy of a Murder," but dropped out of the role
- Was the inspiration for the stage name of singer Lana Del Rey
Awards
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1942Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
- 1945Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1958Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1958Golden Laurel-Top Female Dramatic Performance: nominated
- 1966Golden Plate-: winner
- 1966Golden Laurel-Dramatic Performance, Female: nominated
- 1975Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley-Best Actress: winner