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Jean Dixon

1896 – 1981

American stage and film actress

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About Jean Dixon

Lived 1896 – 1981 (aged 84). Jean Dixon was an American stage actor, film actor, television actor and actor.

Jean Dixon (born Jean Jacques; July 14, 1893 – February 12, 1981)

Career She made her Broadway stage debut in 1926, in a comedy melodrama called Wooden Kimono, and continued to perform there even after she retired from films. Her style of "brittle comedy" was seen in plays like June Moon (1929) by George S. Kaufman and Ring Lardner and Once in a Lifetime (1930) by Kaufman and Moss Hart. Her final Broadway performance was in the play The Gang's All Here in 1959-60. and made some appearances in TV series and TV movies in the 1950s and in 1960.

Personal life In January 1936, Dixon eloped with Edward Stevenson Ely; they were married in Yuma, Arizona.

Selected filmography Year Film Role Director Notes 1929 The Lady Lies Hobart Henley 1933 The Kiss Before the Mirror James Whale 1934 Sadie McKee Clarence Brown 1935 Mister Dynamite Alan Crosland She Married Her Boss Gregory La Cava 1936 My Man Godfrey Molly Gregory La Cava To Mary With Love John Cromwell The Magnificent Brute John G. Blystone 1937 You Only Live Once Fritz Lang Swing High, Swing Low Mitchell Leisen 1938 Joy of Living Tay Garnett Holiday Susan Potter George Cukor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Dixon?

American stage and film actress (1896–1981)

When was Jean Dixon born?

Jean Dixon was born on 14 July 1896 in Waterbury.

When did Jean Dixon die?

Jean Dixon died on 12 February 1981 in New York City.

What was Jean Dixon's occupation?

Jean Dixon was a stage actor, film actor, television actor and actor.

What nationality was Jean Dixon?

Jean Dixon was American.

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· Wikipedia: Jean Dixon

· Wikidata: Q1995535

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