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Jeanette MacDonald

Acting

Born June 18, 1903 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died January 14, 1965

Also known as Jeannette Anna McDonald · Jeanette Anna MacDonald · Jeanette Mac Donald

Biography

Jeanette Anna MacDonald was an American soprano and actress best remembered for her musical films of the 1930s with Maurice Chevalier and Nelson Eddy. During the 1930s and 1940s she starred in 29 feature films, four nominated for Best Picture Oscars, 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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Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography24 titles