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My Take
Sheridan is the kind of classic-era star I keep returning to. Coming out of Denton, Texas, she became a cornerstone of Warner Bros.' golden run, holding her own in tough pictures like Angels with Dirty Faces and Kings Row, then trading comic timing with Cary Grant in I Was a Male War Bride. A National Board of Review win and a Walk of Fame star only hint at her range. What I admire most is the blend of grit and glamour she carried; dying at just 51 cut short a presence that felt genuinely fearless on screen.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ann Sheridan
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・シェリダン
- Reading
- あん・しぇりだん
- Born
- February 21, 1915 – January 21, 1967
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Denton High School
- University
- University of North Texas
Awards & achievements
- 1943 Golden Apple Award
- 1942 National Board of Review Award for Best Actress
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ann Sheridan born?
February 21, 1915 – January 21, 1967.
Where is Ann Sheridan from?
Ann Sheridan is from Denton, Texas, United States.
What does Ann Sheridan do?
Ann Sheridan works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.