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Marilyn Maxwell was a film actor, singer and musician. Marilyn Maxwell was born on August 3, 1921 in Clarinda, Iowa, United States. Death is recorded on March 20, 1972, at the age of 50.
My Take
What strikes me about Marilyn Maxwell is not her filmography but her courage. A girl from tiny Clarinda, Iowa, who went on to entertain frontline troops with Bob Hope through two wars, carried a kind of generosity that pure stardom rarely demands. I find that more admirable than any leading role. She had the glamour of a Hollywood singer-actress, yet chose to spend it lifting the spirits of soldiers far from home. Her death at fifty feels far too early, but I think the warmth she gave away outlasts the films. To me she is a performer worth remembering for heart.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marilyn Maxwell
- Name (Japanese)
- マリリン・マクスウェル
- Reading
- まりりん・まくすうぇる
- Born
- August 3, 1921 – March 20, 1972
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Clarinda, Iowa, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / singer / musician / conferencier
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn%20Maxwell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2301884
3. 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 Marilyn Maxwell born?
Born August 3, 1921.
When did Marilyn Maxwell die?
Died March 20, 1972, aged 50.
Where was Marilyn Maxwell from?
Marilyn Maxwell was from Clarinda, Iowa, United States.
What did Marilyn Maxwell do?
Marilyn Maxwell worked as film actor, actor, singer, musician, conferencier.
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