Norma Shearer
Birth Name:
Edith Norma Shearer
Birth Place:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Memorialized with a Canadian postage stamp in 2008 for their 'Canadians in Hollywood' series
- Determined to make her daughter a famous pianist, she was disappointed when Norma announced she wanted to become a stage actress after seeing a vaudeville show on her ninth birthday
- After resorting to numerous extra position while looking for stardom in New York, it wasn't until she caught the attention of producer Hal Roach who signed her to a contract with Louis B․ Mayer Pictures in 1923
- Following the enforcement of Production Code in 1934, she began completing darker film roles and period dramas until her retirement from acting in 1942
- At the height of her popularity, she was earning up to $6,000 per week
- Served as the inspiration for F․ Scott Fitzgerald's main character Stella in his widely popular story, Crazy Sunday
Awards
- 1924Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1925Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1926Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1927Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
- 1928Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
- 1929Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1929Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
- 1930Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Winner
- 1930Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1930Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
- 1930Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1931Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
- 1931Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1932Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1934Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1934Gold Medal - Best Actress:Winner
- 1935Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1936NYFCC Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
- 1937Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1938Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1938Volpi Cup - Best Actress:Winner
- 1939Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April):Winner
- 1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1941Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner