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Frances Dee was credited as a film actor. Born on November 26, 1909, Frances Dee was from Los Angeles, California, United States. Death is recorded on March 6, 2004, at the age of 94. Schooling on record includes Hyde Park Academy High School and University of Chicago. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Frances Dee belongs to Hollywood's golden age, and her career rewards a second look. After debuting in 1930's Playboy of Paris, she appeared in An American Tragedy, Little Women, and Becky Sharp, but it is her turn in Val Lewton's 1943 psychological horror I Walked With a Zombie that keeps her name alive among film lovers. A Los Angeles native who studied at the University of Chicago, she carried an intelligence that suited her measured screen presence. She earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and lived to ninety-four. I find something reassuring in a star who endured the industry's noise with such quiet grace.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frances Dee
- Name (Japanese)
- フランシス・ディー
- Reading
- ふらんしす・でぃー
- Born
- November 26, 1909 – March 6, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Hyde Park Academy High School
- University
- University of Chicago
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances%20Dee
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q265391
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Frances Dee born?
Born November 26, 1909.
When did Frances Dee die?
Died March 6, 2004, aged 94.
Where was Frances Dee from?
Frances Dee was from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What did Frances Dee do?
Frances Dee worked as actor, film actor.
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