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Arlene Francis was born on October 20, 1907 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Arlene Francis was an autobiographer, television presenter and radio personality. Death is recorded on May 31, 2001, at the age of 93. Education on record includes Finch College. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Arlene Francis deserves far more reverence than her thin data file suggests. Born in Boston in 1907 and active until her death in 2001, she spanned stage, film, radio and television across a remarkable career, most famously as a panelist on What's My Line? from 1950 to 1975. A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame barely captures it. What moves me is that she was a genuine pioneer for women on television at a time when their presence was anything but assumed, holding her place for a quarter century with wit and grace. Plenty of today's broadcasters stand, whether they know it or not, on the path she cleared.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Arlene Francis
- Name (Japanese)
- アルレーン・フランシス
- Reading
- あるれーん・ふらんしす
- Born
- October 20, 1907 – May 31, 2001
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- autobiographer / television presenter / radio personality / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Finch College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | What's My Name? |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Arlene Francis born?
Born October 20, 1907.
When did Arlene Francis die?
Died May 31, 2001, aged 93.
Where was Arlene Francis from?
Arlene Francis was from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What did Arlene Francis do?
Arlene Francis worked as autobiographer, television presenter, radio personality, stage actor, film actor.
What was Arlene Francis known for?
Notable works include What's My Name?.
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