Jeanette MacDonald

American singer and actress (1903-1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Jeanette Anna MacDonald (June 18, 1903 – January 14, 1965) was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice Chevalier (The Love Parade, Love Me Tonight, The Merry Widow and One Hour With You) and Nelson Eddy (Naughty Marietta, Rose-Marie, and Maytime). During the 1930s and 1940s she starred in 29 feature films, four nominated for Best Picture Oscars (The Love Parade, One Hour with You, Naughty Marietta and San Francisco), and recorded extensively, earning three gold records. She later appeared in opera, concerts, radio, and television. MacDonald was one of the most influential sopranos of the 20th century, introducing opera to film-going audiences and inspiring a generation of singers.

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Jeanette MacDonald
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MacDonald in 1934
Born
Jeannette Anna McDonald[1]

(1903-06-18)June 18, 1903
DiedJanuary 14, 1965(1965-01-14) (aged 61)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Other namesJeanette MacDonald
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • radio host
  • philanthropist
Years active1909–1959
Spouse
(m. 1937)
PartnerNelson Eddy (1935–65, her death)
RelativesBlossom Rock (sister)
Awards
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals (soprano)
Labels
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