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Joan Blondell was born in Manhattan, New York, United States on August 30, 1906. Joan Blondell was credited as a beauty pageant contestant, model and stage actor. Death is recorded on December 25, 1979, at the age of 73. Education on record includes Santa Monica High School and University of North Texas. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Joan Blondell belongs to that golden, slightly dangerous Pre-Code era of Hollywood, and I love her for it. Coming up through vaudeville and a beauty pageant before landing at Warner Bros., she carved out a niche playing wisecracking, knowing women who were sharper than the men around them. More than 100 films and television productions across a 50-year span is staggering durability for any actor. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels almost like an undersell. What I take from her career is that wit and timing age far better than mere glamour ever could.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joan Blondell
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョーン・ブロンデル
- Reading
- じょーん・ぶろんでる
- Born
- August 30, 1906 – December 25, 1979
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / beauty pageant contestant / model / stage actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Santa Monica High School
- University
- University of North Texas
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Joan Blondell born?
Born August 30, 1906.
When did Joan Blondell die?
Died December 25, 1979, aged 73.
Where was Joan Blondell from?
Joan Blondell was from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What did Joan Blondell do?
Joan Blondell worked as actor, beauty pageant contestant, model, stage actor, film actor.
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