1905 – 1977

Joan Crawford

American actress (1908–1977)

television actorfilm actordancermodelbusinessperson

Born

1905-03-23, San Antonio

Died

1977-05-10

Birthplace state

Texas

Biography

Joan Crawford was an American actress. She began her career as a dancer in traveling theatrical companies before debuting on Broadway. Crawford was signed to a motion-picture contract by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925. Initially frustrated by the size and quality of her roles, Crawford launched a publicity campaign and built an image as a nationally known flapper by the end of the 1920s. By the 1930s, Crawford's fame rivaled MGM colleagues Norma Shearer and Greta Garbo. Crawford often played hardworking young women who manage to find romance and financial success. These "rags-to-riches" stories were well received by Depression-era audiences and were popular with women. Crawford became one of Hollywood's most prominent movie stars and one of the highest paid women in the United States, but her films began losing money. By the end of the 1930s, she was labeled "box office poison".

Occupation

Joan Crawford is recorded as a television actor, a film actor, a dancer, a model, a businessperson and a actor, born in Texas (1905–1977).

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Frequently asked about Joan Crawford

Who was Joan Crawford?

Joan Crawford was American actress (1908–1977), born in Texas (1905 – 1977).

When and where was Joan Crawford born?

Joan Crawford was born on 1905-03-23 in San Antonio.

When did Joan Crawford die?

Joan died on 1977-05-10.

What was Joan Crawford known for?

Joan Crawford is recorded as a television actor, a film actor, a dancer, a model, a businessperson and a actor.

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