Jane Russell
Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell, known simply as Jane Russell (June 21, 1921 - February 28, 2011) was an Canadian-American actress, born in Minnesota. She starred in almost two dozen films throughout her career. Russell died in Santa Maria, California of a respiratory related illness.[1]
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Born | Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell June 21, 1921 Bemidji, Minnesota, US |
Died | February 28, 2011 (aged 89) |
Cause of death | Respiratory failure |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1943-1986 |
Known for | Censorship of the movie The Outlaw (1943) |
Spouse(s) | Bob Waterfield (1943-1967) Bob Waterfield (1968-1968) John Calvin Peoples (1974-1999) |
Children | Thomas Waterfield Tracy Foundas Robert Waterfield (all adopted) |
Notable films
- The Outlaw (1943)
- The Paleface (1948)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Jane Russell Media
Russell with Bob Hope in 1944
Jane Russell and Robert Mitchum in Macao (1952).
Photo of Marilyn Monroe and Russell from the front cover of the New York Sunday News magazine. The photo was taken during the filming of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Russell's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
References
- ↑ Gates, Anita (2011-02-28). Jane Russell, Sultry Star of 1940s and '50s, Dies at 89. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/01/movies/01russell.html?partner=rss&emc=rss. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
Other websites
- Jane Russell on IMDb