Jane Russell
American actress and model (1921–2011)
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]
Jane Russell | |
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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 | The Outlaw (1943), The Paleface (1948) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) |
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
change- The Outlaw (1943)
- The Paleface (1948)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
References
change- ↑ Gates, Anita (2011-02-28). "Jane Russell, Sultry Star of 1940s and '50s, Dies at 89". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
Other websites
change- Jane Russell on IMDb