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My Take
I find Norma Talmadge fascinating precisely because she's a name most people no longer recognize, yet she was one of the biggest box-office draws of the silent era. For over a decade she ranked among the most popular idols on the American screen, specializing in melodrama, and she didn't just act, she produced too. What strikes me is how completely fame can fade once a medium dies. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the few things that still anchors her name in public memory. Born in Jersey City in 1894, she feels like a reminder that stardom is always tied to its era.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Norma Talmadge
- Name (Japanese)
- ノーマ・タルマッジ
- Reading
- のーま・たるまっじ
- Born
- May 2, 1894 – December 24, 1957
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
- Origin
- Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Erasmus Hall High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Norma Talmadge born?
May 2, 1894 – December 24, 1957.
Where is Norma Talmadge from?
Norma Talmadge is from Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
What does Norma Talmadge do?
Norma Talmadge works as actor, film producer, film actor.
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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.