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Linda Darnell Biography

Birth Name:Monetta Eloyse Darnell

Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In April 1943, she got married to cinematographer J․ Peverell Marley
  • Got her start as an actress at the age of 15 when she signed a contract with 20th Century Fox
  • Was featured in the 1956 Broadway production "Harbor Lights․"
  • Had an uncredited role in the film "The Song of Bernadette․"
  • Was a witness at the wedding of Lana Turner to Stephen Crane

Awards

  • 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
  • 1946Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
  • 1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
  • 1949Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner
  • 1950Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (November): winner