About Jeanne Clemson
Lived 1922 – 2009 (aged 86–87). Jeanne Clemson was an American theatre director and stage actor.
Jeanne Clemson (born Jeanne Hershberger; 1922 – September 12, 2009) was an American artistic director, theater director, actress, educator and preservationist. Clemson was considered instrumental in the efforts to save the Fulton Opera House, located in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from demolition during the 1950s and 1960s. She is also credited with restoring live theater productions to the Fulton. She was raised in Everett, Pennsylvania.
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Who was Jeanne Clemson?
American actress
When was Jeanne Clemson born?
Jeanne Clemson was born in 1922 in Bedford County.
When did Jeanne Clemson die?
Jeanne Clemson died on 12 September 2009 in Lancaster.
What was Jeanne Clemson's occupation?
Jeanne Clemson was a theatre director and stage actor.
What nationality was Jeanne Clemson?
Jeanne Clemson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeanne Clemson. https://biography.guide/jeanne-clemson/
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