About Jean Darnell
Lived 1889 – 1961 (aged 71–72). Jean Darnell was an American actor, film actor and actress.
Jean Darnell Darnell was performing onstage from age five through thirteen, before attending Roanoke College. She also acted for the Kalem Company. By November 1920, she was working in the publicity department of Goldwyn Distributing Corporation.
Personal life and death Darnell died on January 20, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, survived by her adopted daughter.
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Who was Jean Darnell?
American actress (1889-1961)
When was Jean Darnell born?
Jean Darnell was born in 1889 in Sherman.
When did Jean Darnell die?
Jean Darnell died on 20 January 1961 in Dallas.
What was Jean Darnell's occupation?
Jean Darnell was an actor, film actor and actress.
What nationality was Jean Darnell?
Jean Darnell was American.
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