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Genevieve Tobin

1899 – 1995

American actress

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About Genevieve Tobin

Lived 1899 – 1995 (aged 95). Genevieve Tobin was an American actor, stage actor, film actor and singer.

Genevieve Tobin (November 29, 1901 – July 31, 1995) was an American actress.

Early years Tobin was born in New York City on November 29, 1901, and was educated in Paris.

Career Genevieve Tobin photographed in Vogue, April 15, 1921, edition. Tobin's stage debut came in 1912 in Disraeli.

Partial filmography

Uncle Tom's Cabin (1910, short) - Eva The Country Cousin (1919) - Eleanor Howitt No Mother to Guide Her (1923) - Mary Boyd Free Love (1930) - Mary A Lady Surrenders (1930) - Hope Ferrier Seed (1931) - Myra Deane The Gay Diplomat (1931) - Countess Diana Dorchy One Hour with You (1932) - Mitzi Olivier The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood (1932) - Herself Hollywood Speaks (1932) - Gertie Smith / Greta Swan Perfect Understanding (1933) - Kitty Drayton Pleasure Cruise (1933) - Shirley Poole Infernal Machine (1933) - Elinor Green The Wrecker (1933) - Mary Regan Goodbye Again (1933) - Julie Wilson Golden Harvest (1933) - Cynthia Flint I Loved a Woman (1933) - Martha Lane Easy to Love (1934) - Carol Dark Hazard (1934) - Marge Mayhew Turner The Ninth Guest (1934) - Jean Trent Success at Any Price (1934) - Agnes Uncertain Lady (1934) - Doris Crane Kiss and Make-Up (1934) - Eve Caron By Your Leave (1934) - Ellen Smith The Woman in Red (1935) - Mrs. 'Nicko' Nicholas Here's to Romance (1935) - Kathleen Gerard The Goose and the Gander (1935) - Betty The Case of the Lucky Legs (1935) - Della Street Broadway Hostess (1935) - Iris The Petrified Forest (1936) - Mrs. Chisholm Snowed Under (1936) - Alice Merritt The Man in the Mirror (1936) - Helen The Great Gambini (1937) - Nancy Randall The Call of the Ring (1937) - Pauline Corbin Kate Plus Ten (1938) - Kate Westhanger Dramatic School (1938) - Gina Bertier Zaza (1939) - Florianne Yes, My Darling Daughter (1939) - Connie Nevins Our Neighbors - The Carters (1939) - Gloria Hastings No Time for Comedy (1940) - Amanda Swift

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Employers
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Awards
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Family & relationships

Spouse
William Keighley

People in Genevieve Tobin's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Genevieve Tobin?

American actress (1899-1995)

When was Genevieve Tobin born?

Genevieve Tobin was born on 29 November 1899 in New York City.

When did Genevieve Tobin die?

Genevieve Tobin died on 31 July 1995 in Pasadena.

What was Genevieve Tobin's occupation?

Genevieve Tobin was an actor, stage actor, film actor and singer.

What nationality was Genevieve Tobin?

Genevieve Tobin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Genevieve Tobin

· Wikidata: Q1273515

· DBpedia: Genevieve Tobin

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