Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 - November 28, 1976) was an American film and stage actress.

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June 4 - 1907 - November 28 - 1976 - American - Actress

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Russell was born in Waterbury, Connecticut of Irish-American extraction and educated in Catholic schools before attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She became known for her roles in such films as The Women, Night Must Fall, The Citadel, His Girl Friday, Mourning Becomes Electra, Sister Kenny, Auntie Mame and Picnic, among others.

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Waterbury, Connecticut - Irish-American - Catholic - American Academy of Dramatic Arts - New York City - The Women - Night Must Fall - The Citadel - His Girl Friday - Mourning Becomes Electra - Sister Kenny - Auntie Mame - Picnic

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She married Danish-American producer Frederick Brisson on October 25, 1941. Her father-in-law was the successful Danish actor Carl Brisson.

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Danish - October 25 - 1941

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Russell was nominated four times for the Academy Award for Best Actress:

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• 1959 - Auntie Mame
• 1948 - Mourning Becomes Electra
• 1947 - Sister Kenny
• 1943 - My Sister Eileen

She died after a long battle with breast cancer in 1976 at the age of 69, although initially her age was misreported because she had shaved a few years off her true age. She was survived by her husband, and her son, Lance Brisson. She is buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Culver City, California.

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Breast cancer - 1976 - Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery - Culver City, California

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Rosalind Russell has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1708 Vine Street.

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