Jean Harlow
American film actress (1911–1937)
1911 — 1937
Quick Facts
Profession
American film actress (1911–1937)
Born
March 3, 1911
Died
1937 (age ~26)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
actor
United StatesBorn in Kansas CityDied in Los Angeles
1911
Born in Kansas City (1911-03-03)
1937
Died in Los Angeles
About
Jean Harlow was an American actress. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was the leading sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of American cinema. Often nicknamed the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Platinum Blonde", Harlow was popular for her "Laughing Vamp" screen persona. Harlow was in the film industry for only nine years, but she became one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, whose image has endured in the public eye. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Harlow number 22 on its greatest female screen legends list.
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Who is Jean Harlow?+
Jean Harlow was an American actress. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was the leading sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of American cinema. Often nicknamed the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Platinum Blonde", Harlow was popular for he
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Harlow born?+
Jean Harlow was born on March 3, 1911.
When did Jean Harlow die?+
Jean Harlow died in 1937, at approximately 26 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — March 3, 1911
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
Respect.
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