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Marian Nixon Biography
Birth Name:Marian Nissinen
Birth Place:Superior, Wisconsin, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Made her screen acting debut in the film "The Shriek of Araby" in 1923
- Started out as a chorus dancer on the vaudeville circuit during her teenage years
- Was named a WAMPAS Baby Star in 1924 after appearing in several minor silent film roles
- Appeared in several films directed by William Seiter, including "Rolling Home" and "Out All Night," and later married him in 1934
- Best known for her role as Madge in "Captain Calamity" and as Treasure McGuire in "Tango․"
- Played Spencer Tracy's first love interest in "Face in the Sky," his first lead role, in 1933
- The first sound film she appeared in was "Geraldine" in 1929, in which she played the lead
Awards
- 1929Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1930Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner