Gracie Allen

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Gracie Allen (* 26. July 1895 in San Francisco , California as Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen ; † 27. August 1964 in Hollywood , Los Angeles , California) was an American actress .

life and career

After training to be a secretary, a friend persuaded her to try her hand at acting in New Jersey . In 1922 she made her first appearances at the Hillstreet Theater in Newark , New Jersey, where she met the actor George Burns . The two married on January 7, 1926.

Together Gracie Allen and George Burns shot a total of 25 comedies between 1929 and 1942 and were stars of their own sketch show from 1950 to 1958 called "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show". They also hosted a successful radio show from 1934 to 1950.

Gracie Allen and George Burns adopted two children. Her adopted son, Ronnie Burns, starred in some of the couple's films.

Gracie Allen died on August 27, 1964 of complications from a heart attack.

Others

  • Gracie Allen was also known by her nickname "Googie", which her husband gave her.
  • For a long time, the exact date of birth of the actress was unknown, as her birth certificate was destroyed in the great earthquake in California in 1906. Her date of birth was recorded on her death certificate in 1902. It was not until 1972 that a 1900 census was published that she was born in 1895.
  • One type of flower is named after her.
  • Her high-pitched voice was one of her most famous trademarks.
  • She sang many of the songs on the soundtracks for her films herself.
  • She was given a star on the Walk of Fame .
  • The Gracie Awards , presented annually by the US organization Alliance for Women in Media Foundation , are named after her.

Filmography (selection)

  • 1929: Lambchops
  • 1929: Fit to Be Tied
  • 1931: 100% service
  • 1932: The Big Broadcast
  • 1933: Hotel International ( International House )
  • 1934: Shipwreck under palm trees ( We're Not Dressing )
  • 1935: The Big Broadcast of 1936
  • 1936: The Big Broadcast of 1937
  • 1937: A Miss in Distress ( Damsel in Distress )
  • 1939: Love in Hawaii ( Honolulu )
  • 1944: My darling is a sailor ( Two Girls and a Sailor )
  • 1950–1958: The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

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personal data
SURNAME Allen, Gracie
BRIEF DESCRIPTION US-american actress
DATE OF BIRTH July 26, 1895
PLACE OF BIRTH San Francisco , California , United States
DATE OF DEATH August 27, 1964
Place of death Hollywood , Los Angeles , California , United States