1898 – 1936

Marilyn Miller

Broadway musical star (1898–1936)

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Born

1898-09-01, Evansville

Died

1936-04-07

Birthplace state

Indiana

Biography

Marilyn Miller was born in Evansville, Indiana in 1898 and worked as a dancer, singer, actress, and Ziegfeld girl. She was among the most popular Broadway musical stars of the 1920s and early 1930s, performing roles that typically featured characters moving from poverty to wealth with happy endings. She died in 1936 at age 37 from complications following nasal surgery.

Occupation

Marilyn Miller is recorded as a film actor, a dancer, a Ziegfeld girl, a stage actor, a singer and a actor, born in Indiana (1898–1936).

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Frequently asked about Marilyn Miller

Who was Marilyn Miller?

Marilyn Miller was Broadway musical star (1898–1936), born in Indiana (1898 – 1936).

When and where was Marilyn Miller born?

Marilyn Miller was born on 1898-09-01 in Evansville.

When did Marilyn Miller die?

Marilyn died on 1936-04-07.

What was Marilyn Miller known for?

Marilyn Miller is recorded as a film actor, a dancer, a Ziegfeld girl, a stage actor, a singer and a actor.

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