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Jeanne Cagney was a television actor, film actor and stage actor, born on March 25, 1919 in New York City, New York, United States. Jeanne Cagney died on December 7, 1984, aged 65. Schooling on record includes Hunter College.
My Take
Jeanne Cagney represents the kind of classic Hollywood performer I feel deserves quiet rediscovery. Born in New York in 1919 and educated at Hunter College, she worked across film, stage, and television during cinema's black-and-white golden age. Yes, she was the sister of the legendary James Cagney, but I sense a real determination in how she carved out her own path as an actress rather than leaning on that name. She passed in 1984, yet the expressions she committed to the screen endure. I like keeping the memory of these unflashy, dedicated players of an earlier era alive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeanne Cagney
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーン・キャグニー
- Reading
- じーん・きゃぐにー
- Born
- March 25, 1919 – December 7, 1984
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Hunter College
3. Links
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 Jeanne Cagney born?
Born March 25, 1919.
When did Jeanne Cagney die?
Died December 7, 1984, aged 65.
Where was Jeanne Cagney from?
Jeanne Cagney was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Jeanne Cagney do?
Jeanne Cagney worked as actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor.
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