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Maureen O'Sullivan Biography
Birth Name:Maureen Paula O'Sullivan
Birth Place:Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Honored with the George Eastman Award for her contribution to film
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1991
- Attended Convent of the Sacred Heart at Roehampton, along with future award-winning actress Vivian Leigh
- Had seven children with director and screenwriter John Farrow
- Mother of award-winning actress Mia Farrow, known for her roles in "Peyton Place" and "Rosemary's Baby․"
- Worked with the poor in Dublin after finishing her schooling in Europe
- Best known for her portrayal of the character Jane in Johnny Weissmüller's "Tarzan" series of films
Awards
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1935Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1937Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner
- 1938Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1966Golden Laurel-Comedy Performance, Female: nominated
- 1983ACE-Actress in a Theatrical or Non-Musical Program: nominated