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Anne Shirley
Acting
Born April 17, 1918 · New York City, New York, USA
Died July 4, 1993
Also known as Dawn O'Day · Dawn Evelyeen Paris
Biography
Anne Shirley (born Dawn Evelyeen Paris; April 17, 1918 – July 4, 1993) was an American child, teen, and young adult screen actress. She retired at age 26. Initially appearing in films under the name Dawn O'Day, she changed her name to Anne Shirley (the name of the title character she portrayed) upon the success of the 1934 film Anne of Green Gables.
Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1938 · nominated
Filmography9 titles
City Girl
1930as Marie Tustine
1930as Marie Tustine
Murder, My Sweet
1944as Ann Grayle
1944as Ann Grayle
The Devil and Daniel Webster
1941as Mary Stone
1941as Mary Stone
Stella Dallas
1937as Laurel "Lollie" Dallas
1937as Laurel "Lollie" Dallas
Emma
1932as Isabelle as a Child (uncredited)
1932as Isabelle as a Child (uncredited)
The Purchase Price
1932as Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
1932as Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Three on a Match
1932as Vivian Revere as a Child
1932as Vivian Revere as a Child
Bombardier
1943as Burton Hughes
1943as Burton Hughes
Rasputin and the Empress
1932as Princess Anastasia
1932as Princess Anastasia