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Marjorie Main was born in Acton, Indiana, United States on February 24, 1890. Marjorie Main was a character actor, stage actor and television actor. Death is recorded on April 10, 1975, at the age of 85. Schooling on record includes Franklin College.
My Take
I have a deep soft spot for character actors, and Marjorie Main is exactly why. Born Mary Tomlinson in rural Indiana, college-educated, she chose a stage name and built a career on being unforgettable in support rather than chasing leads. Anchoring the MGM golden age and playing Ma Kettle across ten films takes a rare kind of durability; audiences came back specifically for that face and voice. To me she represents the unsung backbone of Classical Hollywood, the performer who makes the star look good. Decades after her passing, that gruff, big-hearted screen presence still feels wonderfully alive.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marjorie Main
- Name (Japanese)
- マージョリー・メイン
- Reading
- まーじょりー・めいん
- Born
- February 24, 1890 – April 10, 1975
- Origin
- Acton, Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- actor / character actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Franklin College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Marjorie Main born?
Marjorie Main was born on February 24, 1890.
When did Marjorie Main die?
Marjorie Main died on April 10, 1975, aged 85.
Where was Marjorie Main from?
Marjorie Main was from Acton, Indiana, United States.
What did Marjorie Main do?
Marjorie Main worked as actor, character actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
Where did Marjorie Main study?
Marjorie Main attended Franklin College.
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