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My Take
Laraine Day represents, for me, the intelligence and poise of Hollywood's golden age. From tiny Roosevelt, Utah, she rose to become an MGM contract star opposite giants like Cary Grant and John Wayne, then expanded far beyond the screen into theater, television, radio commentary, and writing. That breadth impresses me far more than any single film credit; she was a genuine all-rounder. Her 1960 star on the Walk of Fame feels well earned. She passed in 2007, yet the wit and class she left on screen still hold up, and I think she deserves to be remembered.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laraine Day
- Name (Japanese)
- ラレイン・デイ
- Reading
- られいん・でい
- Born
- October 13, 1920 – November 10, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Roosevelt, Utah, United States
- Height
- 165 cm
- Occupation
- television presenter / stage actor / television actor / writer / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Awards & achievements
- 1960 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Laraine Day born?
October 13, 1920 – November 10, 2007.
Where is Laraine Day from?
Laraine Day is from Roosevelt, Utah, United States.
What does Laraine Day do?
Laraine Day works as television presenter, stage actor, television actor, writer, film actor.
How tall is Laraine Day?
Laraine Day is 165 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.