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Celeste Holm, born on April 29, 1917 in New York City, New York, United States, was a television actor, film actor and singer. Death is recorded on July 15, 2012, at the age of 95. Celeste Holm studied at University of Chicago. Listed accolades include Order of St. Olav, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1948), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 1 more.
My Take
Celeste Holm represents, to me, the genuine craft of Hollywood's golden age. Winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Gentleman's Agreement and earning notice in All About Eve, she proved that supporting roles, far from being lesser, demand a precision that can quietly elevate a whole film. A New Yorker who studied drama at the University of Chicago, she moved fluidly across stage, screen, song and television, and that versatility impresses me. She was never a flashy megastar but a durable, beloved talent who earned her Walk of Fame star. Living to 95 with that reputation intact, she modeled a career I genuinely admire.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Celeste Holm
- Name (Japanese)
- セレステ・ホルム
- Reading
- せれすて・ほるむ
- Born
- April 29, 1917 – July 15, 2012
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / singer / stage actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
2. Background
- University
- University of Chicago
Awards & achievements
- Order of St. Olav
- 1948 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1947 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.celesteholm.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celeste%20Holm
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BB%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9B%E3%83%AB%E3%83%A0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212957
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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Frequently asked questions
When was Celeste Holm born?
Celeste Holm was born on April 29, 1917.
When did Celeste Holm die?
Celeste Holm died on July 15, 2012, aged 95.
Where was Celeste Holm from?
Celeste Holm was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Celeste Holm do?
Celeste Holm worked as television actor, film actor, singer, stage actor, actor.
Where did Celeste Holm study?
Celeste Holm attended University of Chicago.
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