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Rosalind Russell was born on June 4, 1907 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States and was credited as a film actor, singer and character actor. Rosalind Russell died on November 28, 1976, aged 69. Recorded honors include Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1973), Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (1953), Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame (2005) and 4 more.
My Take
Rosalind Russell is, to me, the gold standard of the fast-talking screwball heroine. Her Hildy Johnson in His Girl Friday fires lines at Cary Grant with a rhythm few actors could ever match, and that command of tempo is a skill I never tire of watching. Back-to-back Golden Globes and a Tony prove she conquered both screen and stage, not merely one. What moves me further is the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award late in her life, recognizing warmth beyond talent. An artist equally at home in comedy and drama, she remains endlessly rewatchable for me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rosalind Russell
- Name (Japanese)
- ロザリンド・ラッセル
- Reading
- ろざりんど・らっせる
- Born
- June 4, 1907 – November 28, 1976
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / singer / character actor / model
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
- 1953 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
- 2005 Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
- Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- 1970 Golden Plate Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1947 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
- 1948 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Rosalind Russell born?
Born June 4, 1907.
When did Rosalind Russell die?
Died November 28, 1976, aged 69.
Where was Rosalind Russell from?
Rosalind Russell was from Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.
What did Rosalind Russell do?
Rosalind Russell worked as actor, film actor, singer, character actor, model.
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